Truck collides with building in Boston's Chinatown, multiple injuries
A box truck collided with a building in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood near Downtown Crossing on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in injuries to multiple individuals. The incident occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. in the vicinity of Kneeland Street and Harrison Ave. Four people were hospitalized following the crash, with two initially in critical condition. One of them has since been upgraded, leaving one person in critical condition as of Tuesday evening. Authorities stated during a press conference that there is no evidence to suggest the crash was intentional, with the Boston Police Commissioner characterizing it as a "tragic accident." The Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu, mentioned that the city's building inspector will evaluate the building damage before deciding on its reopening. The driver of the truck was trapped in the cab and had to be rescued using extrication tools by firefighters. Witnesses who rushed to help the victims described the scene as chaotic. The area is currently closed, with ongoing investigations into the cause of the crash, including the possibility of speed or a medical event involving the driver.
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