DENVER, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A driver is in the hospital after allegedly crashing into a church in Denver, according to the Denver Fire Department.

On August 15, around 6:30 p.m., Denver firefighters responded to reports of a crash, saying the vehicle had struck the Bethel United Methodist Church building.

When firefighters arrived, crews found significant damage to the building, a light pole had been struck, and power lines were down across the roadway. • Photos: Denver Fire Department • Photos: Denver Fire Department • Photos: Denver Fire Department • Photos: Denver Fire Department

Denver Fire Department personnel rendered aid to the driver until Lincoln County EMS arrived and secured the utilities to the building. Energy United personnel and a county building inspector we

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