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Holbrook Karate School Re-Builds From Car Crash

After a car crashes through their lobby, Shinjitsu Self Defense says they will be re-opening next week.

Holbrook's Shinjitsu Self Defense plans to re-open Monday following the freak accident of a Ford Explorer crashing through the office and waiting area of their karate school on Sept. 4.

The school’s Facebook Page posted the news Wednesday, saying that they have made “huge strides” in their rebuild.

The status writes:

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“FINALLY SOME GOOD NEWS!!!!!

The rebuild made some huge strides today and as long as there are no hiccups (keep your fingers crossed) we will BE BACK IN BUSINESS MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16!!!.”

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As previously reported, the Ford Explorer crashed through the office and waiting area of the karate school located in the Holbrook Commons shopping center around 6:50 p.m. Sept. 4, according to police. Police say no one was injured from the crash. Holbrook Fire Department however reported that a parent sitting in the waiting room did sustain back and neck injuries, and was taken to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center in East Patchogue.


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