EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- No one was injured this afternoon when a van crashed into the front of a candy store in East Syracuse.

A Syracuse man told Onondaga County sheriff’s deputies that his foot slipped off the brake pedal onto the gas pedal causing his 2012 Dodge Caravan to accelerate forward into the building, according to Sgt. Jon Seeber, a spokesman for the sheriff’s office. The crash occurred at about 3:51 p.m.

Hercules Candies Owner Terry Andrianos said she is grateful no one was hurt. About 200 to 300 people visit the store each day and this is their busiest time of year, she said.

“It could have been much worse,” she said.

The crash sent bricks and glass into the store, but only one candy display was hit. The display contained only three bags of vegan chocolate, which were ruined.

“We’ll make more tomorrow,” she said. No other candies or merchandise were damage

Codes was notified and indicated the the structure was safe and business could carry on. A contractor has since been contacted, Seeber said.

Andrianos said the business will reopen Thursday.