Minneapolis (WCCO) —The Minneapolis staple has been shut down after a bus hit the walls.
A commuter shuttle from the University of Minnesota crashed in Acadia on Tuesday afternoon. No one got hurt in any way.
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Crowds gathered near Cedar and Riverside Avenues in Minneapolis’s West Bank after seeing and hearing the crash at lunchtime.
“Louder, bum, louder sure. I noticed that the bus was actually going into it, it was taking right there. I don’t know if it hit the curb or not, but it went right in Acadia,” says student Bracken Winthrop said
Katie Asler, general manager of the restaurant and music venue, said only a line cook and bartender were inside.
“She called and she said, ‘Hey, there’s a bus in the lobby.’ No one got hurt, which is a miracle. It went through our coffee bar right across from the cash register,” Essler said.
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We are told that the driver was accompanied by a passenger. Another vehicle was also involved in this, in which no casualties have been reported.
The building shook. The bus passed through the glass, knocking down the tables. People working above said it felt like an earthquake. They were evicted. Engineers and inspectors are taking stock of the damage.
“They’re trying to determine how much of a threat there is with people in the building,” Esler said.
The accident became a topic of discussion on campus, with students worrying about the safety of the cafe and the riders.
“I was a little nervous because that’s the bus I usually take when I’m getting around campus. So it’s scary that this could happen,” said newcomer Serena Mobley.
Businesses say the plan is to shore up the building, but it could be weeks before they can move in.
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The crash is under investigation. Acadia set up a fundraiser to help pay employees during the closure.