A driver's reckless decision to crash a Mercedes through the entrance of Detroit Metropolitan Airport's McNamara Terminal on Friday evening has sent shockwaves through travelers and airport staff. The incident occurred at around 7:30 p.m. in the terminal's check-in area, where the vehicle plowed through the entrance before coming to a stop inside the terminal.
Video footage captured by an airport employee shows the car sitting inside the terminal after the crash, highlighting the dramatic scene that unfolded. Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise as the vehicle burst through the terminal entrance and slammed into a Delta Air Lines ticket counter while employees were working.
Six people were treated at the scene following the crash, though officials have not released details about their injuries. The driver, who exited the vehicle with his hands raised and was speaking, was quickly apprehended by responding officers. Authorities have confirmed that the driver is in custody but have not announced any charges or revealed the driver's identity.
The swift response of law enforcement and airport personnel has been praised by travelers, who described the scene as chaotic but quickly brought under control. The incident caused significant damage to the Delta Air Lines ticket counter area, with debris visible throughout the check-in section.
Airport officials have confirmed that flights continued to depart from the McNamara Terminal as scheduled, with no widespread delays or cancellations reported due to the crash. However, the immediate check-in area where the vehicle came to a stop was temporarily closed off while police and airport crews responded, forcing some travelers to reroute through other parts of the terminal.
The motive behind the incident remains under investigation, with officials looking into how the vehicle was able to enter the terminal and whether existing barriers and access controls operated as intended. As the investigation continues, authorities are expected to provide more information about the crash and any potential charges against the driver.
Video footage captured by an airport employee shows the car sitting inside the terminal after the crash, highlighting the dramatic scene that unfolded. Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise as the vehicle burst through the terminal entrance and slammed into a Delta Air Lines ticket counter while employees were working.
Six people were treated at the scene following the crash, though officials have not released details about their injuries. The driver, who exited the vehicle with his hands raised and was speaking, was quickly apprehended by responding officers. Authorities have confirmed that the driver is in custody but have not announced any charges or revealed the driver's identity.
The swift response of law enforcement and airport personnel has been praised by travelers, who described the scene as chaotic but quickly brought under control. The incident caused significant damage to the Delta Air Lines ticket counter area, with debris visible throughout the check-in section.
Airport officials have confirmed that flights continued to depart from the McNamara Terminal as scheduled, with no widespread delays or cancellations reported due to the crash. However, the immediate check-in area where the vehicle came to a stop was temporarily closed off while police and airport crews responded, forcing some travelers to reroute through other parts of the terminal.
The motive behind the incident remains under investigation, with officials looking into how the vehicle was able to enter the terminal and whether existing barriers and access controls operated as intended. As the investigation continues, authorities are expected to provide more information about the crash and any potential charges against the driver.
i mean i've seen some crazy stuff online but this takes the cake. i'm just so glad no one was seriously hurt, but 6 people treated at the scene? that's still pretty scary. and can u imagine being in the middle of it all? like, what do you even do when a car just plows through your terminal entrance 
anyway, i'm sure the authorities are on top of it now and will figure out what happened. but man, this is some wild stuff 
that guy's reckless decision was so not cool but i do have to give props to the cops and airport staff for staying calm and getting everyone out of harm's way ASAP 
they really saved the day! as for the layout of the terminal... um yeah, clearly more work needs to be done on security and access controls 
wouldn't want anyone else to get hurt like that in the future. and omg what a mess 
did he have a medical episode or something?! 
or was this some kind of prank gone wrong?! 
that's the most important thing. and kudos to the police and airport staff for keeping everyone safe and under control 
did they not have any cameras or alarms set up?! 
and now six people are hurt, but at least everyone is safe, I guess. 
anyway, gotta give props to the cops and airport staff for getting the scene under control so fast. 
hope the driver faces whatever charges come his way...
Airport security needs a major upgrade ASAP. Like, what's going on with all these reckless drivers?! 
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. I'm glad no one was seriously hurt but still, what was the driver thinking?! Was he trying to make some kind of dramatic escape or just having a bad day? Either way, it's just so reckless and irresponsible 
. I hope they catch him soon and figure out why this happened. And yeah, kudos to the airport staff and cops for staying calm and handling it quickly 
. This is definitely a memorable night at Detroit Airport! 
The thought of those 6 people who got hurt is just devastating 
. I mean, I've heard of crazy stuff happening at airports before, but this takes the cake 
. As for the driver, I hope they get charged and face some serious consequences for their reckless behavior 
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It's just one of those days where you're like "what is wrong with people?" 