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Car crashes into preschool in Shasta County, at least 14 children taken to hospital | Update

Anderson police say 19 children and at least two staff were inside the preschool when the car crashed into the building.

ANDERSON, Calif. — On Thursday just before 2:30 p.m., a car crashed into a preschool in Anderson.

In a Facebook post from the Anderson Police Department, at the time of the crash, the building was occupied by 19 children and two adults.  

Police said along with officers, Anderson Fire Department and medical personnel responded to the scene.

Ambulances arrived on the scene and have taken at least 14 of the children to the hospital. 

Five of the other children were taken to the hospital by their parents, ABC affiliate KRCR reports.

According to officers, there are no reported fatalities and non are expected.

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An article from KRCR says, "Mercy Medical Center in Redding confirmed nine patients were transferred to the facility, and three were taken to Saint Elizabeth's Community Hospital in Red Bluff."

Police add the driver who crashed into the preschool was a female Anderson resident. Law enforcement adds, "the driver was assessed by an Anderson Police Department Drug Recognition Expert and determined to not be impaired at the time of the evaluation."

Police said the crash and what lead up to the crash are under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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