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BREAKING: A rental box truck has plowed into multiple pedestrians in Boston. This is a developing story….
From NBC10 Boston: A truck injured people it hit when it crashed off a street in Boston on Tuesday, police said.
It wasn’t immediately clear how many people were hurt in the incident near the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Kneeland Street, reported about 12:48 p.m., according to a Boston police spokesman, who noted the investigation was very early.
A yellow rental box truck was seen on its side at the scene of the crash, with first responders surrounding it. The truck was taped off, with broken glass and damaged infrastructure nearby.
When asked whether the crash appeared to be accidental or intention, police reportedly only said, “It’s currently under investigation.”
The Boston Police announced on X, “BPD Traffic Advisory: Kneeland Street between Washington St. & Tyler St. is currently closed due to a motor vehicle crash with injuries. Please seek an alternative route.”
BPD Traffic Advisory: Kneeland Street between Washington St. & Tyler St. is currently closed due to a motor vehicle crash with injuries. Please seek an alternative route.
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) April 1, 2025
7News reporter Rob Way announced, “Five people were taken to the hospital. Two are in critical condition.”
BREAKING
Several people taken to the hospital after being hit by a truck in Boston’s Chinatown.
This is the scene on Harrison and Kneeland Streets.
Five people were taken to the hospital. Two are in critical condition. pic.twitter.com/UirWJqRBys
— Rob Way (@RobWayTV) April 1, 2025
The Boston Fire Department announced, “Companies responded to Kneeland & HarrisonAve for a truck that struck multiple poles and was wedged between a pole and the building. Firefighters used extrication tools to removed the trapped driver from the cab of truck.”
The Fire Department shared photos showing the Penske rental truck lying on it’s side. The truck appears to have been almost completely empty.
Companies responded to Kneeland & HarrisonAve for a truck that struck multiple poles and was wedged between a pole and the building . Firefighters used extrication tools to removed the trapped driver from the cab of truck . pic.twitter.com/VgqMPBkFrI
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) April 1, 2025
Breaking:multiple people injured when a box truck flips over on Kneeland Street at Harrison Avenue in Boston this afternoon… two people are in critical condition #7News pic.twitter.com/nRBDuE41kU
— Steve Cooper (@scooperon7) April 1, 2025
Update:roads around the crash scene at Kneeland and Harrison streets in Boston are shut down at the moment #7News pic.twitter.com/YGu9VZ53tk
— Steve Cooper (@scooperon7) April 1, 2025
WATCH BELOW:
The area of Kneeland Street and Harrison shutdown after an out of control truck crashes into people in Boston. Happened right before 1pm. 5 injured. 2 in critical condition pic.twitter.com/F7GyEX5Afk
— Jesse Grossi (@jessgrossi) April 1, 2025
🚨 🇺🇸 🚨 #Breaking—around 1:10 PM EDT, a truck slammed into pedestrians at Kneeland St and Harrison Ave in downtown Boston, hitting at least five people. It’s a busy spot near Boston Medical Center and Chinatown, packed with foot traffic. Emergency crews rushed in, and all five… pic.twitter.com/p4V5BK2Izr
— Laszlo Varga (@LaszloRealtor) April 1, 2025
DEVELOPING: A truck that crashed off a Boston street is believed to have hit people, police say. A rental truck is on its side at the scene. https://t.co/Lj4ViqBV3Y
— NBC10 Boston (@NBC10Boston) April 1, 2025
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