An unusual incident unfolded at Muwekma Ohlone Middle School in San Jose when a car crashed into the school’s pool chemical storage area. The crash led to a fire and a response from a HazMat unit and firefighters.
The incident occurred in the morning when a woman driving a silver Subaru smashed through a wall surrounding the chemical storage area at the school. The vehicle caught fire upon impact, leading to concerns about the close proximity of the pool chemicals.
Officers assisted in rescuing the driver from the burning vehicle, with the San Jose Fire Department and HazMat unit managing the vehicle fire and securing the pool chemicals. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital and is cooperating with the ongoing police investigation.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation. This incident underscores the potential risks and dangers that can arise even in typically safe environments like schools, and the importance of emergency response readiness.