Box Truck Crash Leaves Multiple Pedestrians Injured in Boston

BOSTON, Mass. — A box truck crashed into pedestrians in downtown Boston on Tuesday afternoon, injuring several individuals, including the driver. The incident occurred around 12:48 p.m. at the intersection of Kneeland Street and Harrison Avenue, close to Boston’s Chinatown, according to Boston police authorities.

Eyewitnesses reported that the yellow Penske rental truck veered off the road and onto the sidewalk, upending and striking multiple pedestrians. Boston EMS confirmed that six people sustained injuries, with four transported to local hospitals for treatment. Three patients were taken to Tufts Medical Center; one is in fair condition, another in critical condition, and a third in good condition.

Deputy Fire Chief Steven Shaffer stated that the driver was trapped inside the cab following the collision and required external assistance for extraction. “The technical team had to cut the top of the cab and peel it back to get the driver out,” Shaffer said.

According to authorities, the crash left extensive damage in the vicinity, notably affecting the structure of a ramen restaurant on the corner and causing a fire hydrant to dislodge from its base. Debris littered the area, and police have cordoned off Kneeland Street between Tyler and Washington streets, resulting in heavy traffic delays.

Currently, Boston police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. An early statement suggests that officials do not believe the incident to be suspicious or intentional. Instead, they are looking into the possibility that the truck’s driver may have experienced a medical emergency prior to the incident.

Multiple emergency units responded quickly to the scene, including Boston Fire Department personnel and ambulances. Shaffer expressed concern about the conditions of two individuals, stating, “It was a bad accident, and hopefully those two people make it.”

This situation is still developing, and further updates will be provided as information becomes available.