Police say the driver mistakenly hit the accelerator instead of the brake while attempting a U-turn

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Eight children sustained minor injuries after a car crashed into a preschool classroom in Glendale, Calif., on Friday afternoon

Police say the crash was an accident after a 79-year-old driver allegedly confused the gas and brake pedals while attempting a U-turn

The children were treated at a local hospital and released to their parents, while no adults were injured

Eight children were injured after a car crashed into a preschool classroom in Glendale, Calif., on Friday afternoon, authorities said.

The collision occurred shortly before 2…

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