A bank in Baton Rouge went up in flames on Friday afternoon after a vehicle hit the building.

WBRZ reports that the crash happened at It happened at the corner of Airline Highway at Greenwell Street.

One person was killed in the crash after the vehicle that hit the Chase Bank exploded and engulfed the building in flames. Several others in the building were pulled from the bank and taken to a hospital for treatment.

The cause of the crash is currently being investigated. Here's a look at the scene while the bank was on fire.

Now, here are photos of the bank after the fire was extinguished. Our thoughts are with all of those affected by this tragedy.

 

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