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Person crashes car into West End restaurant, police say brakes failed

Car crashes into restaurant early Tuesday morning
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CINCINNATI — A person crashed a car into the front of a restaurant in West End after the car brakes stopped working, police said.

According to police, the crash happened at Charlie Lou's at the intersection of Findlay and Linn Streets at approximately 5:20 a.m. on Tuesday.

WCPO 9 crew on the scene saw the car being towed shortly after the crash.

The driver sustained minor injuries, police said.

The building will be evaluated sometime on Tuesday.

Police have not said if any charges will be filed.

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