SUV crashes into Delaware nursing home

The SUV narrowly missed oxygen tanks, which can explode.

This story originally appeared on 6abc

The driver of an SUV was treated for minor injuries after crashing into a ManorCare in New Castle County.

The accident happened at the facility along Foulk Road in Talleyville around 9 a.m. Sunday.

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Investigators claim the driver was trying to park when they hit the gas pedal.

The SUV narrowly missed a room inside the facility with oxygen tanks, which could explode.

Thankfully, no other injuries were reported.

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