Associated Press
BOSTON — A box truck crashed into a building Tuesday afternoon in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood and then hit several pedestrians, injuring at least six, the city’s police and emergency services said.
Boston EMS, in a social media post, said four people were taken to the hospital, including two in critical condition, and two others were treated at the scene.
Boston EMS transported a total of 4 patients to local hospitals from the scene on Harrison Ave. 2 patients were taken by ALS (Advanced Life Support) ambulances. 2 patients were taken by BLS (Basic Life Support) ambulances. 2 additional parties were evaluated on scene.
— Boston EMS (@BOSTON_EMS) April 1, 2025
The Boston Fire Department, on social media, said the Penske truck struck multiple poles and was wedged between a pole and the building. Firefighters extracted the trapped driver from the cab of truck.
In a statement, Penske spokesman Randolph Ryerson said it was “aware of the incident” and was monitoring it closely.
“Penske will be cooperating fully with authorities to support their investigation,” Ryerson said. “Our thoughts are with those who have been injured in this unfortunate incident. Based on our records, the truck involved was out on rent to a commercial trucking company. We have no other information at this time.”
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
Police did not provide the driver’s name or the circumstances that led to the accident. Images from the scene showed the truck on its side surrounded by police officers and firefighters.
“This is a very active scene and does not have a total number of victims yet,” police said in a statement.
