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Allendale Woman Unscathed After Car Goes Through Building Into Desk

An Allendale claims manager said her desk protected her after a car drove through her office building and into her workspace Thursday morning.

Nancy Longo was unscathed after a car crashed into her Allendale workspace Thursday.

Nancy Longo was unscathed after a car crashed into her Allendale workspace Thursday.

Photo Credit: Nancy Longo
Longo, 55, was typing at her desk when the incident occurred, she said.

Longo, 55, was typing at her desk when the incident occurred, she said.

Photo Credit: Nancy Longo
Damage to the building.

Damage to the building.

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Thomas Freeman & Giglio Insurance Agency.

Thomas Freeman & Giglio Insurance Agency.

Photo Credit: Boyd A. Loving
Police investigate the scene.

Police investigate the scene.

Photo Credit: Boyd A. Loving

Nancy Longo, 55 works at Thomas Freeman & Giglio Insurance Agency.

She was typing at her computer when the car came through the building, sending her across the room on her chair.

"It was just like what you see on television," said Longo of Garfield.

"Everyone scattered."

Longo says her desk was so heavy that it protected her.

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