Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com


Police and fire crews were on scene at the Walmart on Ford Road in Canton after a sport-utility vehicle crashed into the building this afternoon, injuring several people.

It happened around 1:30pm. Canton Police said people were transported by rescue units from Canton, Livonia, Plymouth, and Westland.

The Associated Press reports the Canton Township police chief said at least five people were hurt. They include a 2- or 3-year-old child.

Video of the aftermath that was posted on social media shows a black SUV well inside the store, near the pharmacy section. Numerous people are milling around. One woman interviewed in the parking lot told WDIV-TV that she rescued a small girl. Another shopper described the scene as “chaotic” and said everyone was “frantic.”

Updates can be found on the Canton Public Safety Department Facebook Page. That link is provided.

Photo credit: Alex Miller