Updated 4/1/25 at 4:00 p.m. ET:
Boston city officials said Tuesday afternoon that they don't believe the crash was intentional. They also updated the number of injuries to six, including the driver, with one person in critical condition.
Original story:
A truck plowed into pedestrians in Boston Tuesday afternoon, injuring an unknown number of victims. We do know however that at least two are in critical condition.
A rental truck is believed to have hit people when it crashed off a street in Boston.
— Art Candee 🍿🥤 (@ArtCandee) April 1, 2025
The road is closed between Tyler and Washington streets, near Chinatown. pic.twitter.com/oOffBQ7BPb
There are few details at this time:
It wasn't immediately clear how many people were hurt in total 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.
Asked if the incident appeared accidental, the spokesman said only that the investigation was very active.
Firefighters freed the trapped driver of the truck from its cab, according to the Boston Fire Department, which noted the vehicle had hit multiple poles along the street and was stuck between one and a building.
The driver of the truck, which was emblazoned with the “Penske” logo, appears to have hit multiple objects and ended up wedged between a lamp post and what looks like a Chinese restaurant.
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.
The road was closed between Tyler and Washington streets, according to police. The area is near Boston's Chinatown.
Multiple injuries after truck hits pedestrians, crashes into Boston building, officials say https://t.co/QVGXNhov8A
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) April 1, 2025
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This social media user reports that there were at least five people hit, but that has not been officially confirmed.
🚨 🇺🇸 🚨 #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
Emergency crews rushed in, and all five are at hospitals now—condition’s TBD. Cops aren’t saying yet if it was an accident, a breakdown, or on purpose.
Authorities have used the word “multiple” to describe the number of injuries but have not given an exact number. They also have not indicated if they think this tragedy was accidental or on purpose.
RedState will bring you updates as warranted.
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