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Car crashes into Eppley terminal

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Omaha Fire and Police are at the scene of an accident at Eppley Airfield.
 
Dispatchers say a car went into the terminal at the United gate at Eppley around 1:35 p.m.  Police say the driver had just arrived and was driving around the block while his brother used the rest room. He got confused about the vehicle's gear shifts and thought he hit the brake, but hit the gas.  The vehicle then struck a woman in a wheelchair and then his brother who was knocked through the glass door.  All three were taken to the hospital for treatment.
 
The crash remains under investigation. Airport officials say the incident could have been much worse, and the airport is fully operational.
 
This is a developing story.  Stay with kmtv.com for updates.