6 People Hurt After Truck Crashes Onto Boston Sidewalk

BOSTON, MA — At least six people were hurt when a box truck crashed onto a Boston sidewalk on Tuesday, according to authorities.

Officers responded to an area near the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Kneeland Street shortly before 12:50 p.m. after receiving a call about a motor vehicle accident with pedestrians struck, a Boston Police Department spokesperson told Patch.

Authorities said the truck struck multiple poles before it overturned and became wedged between a pole and a building. Firefighters had to extricate the driver, who was trapped in the truck's cab.

It's unclear what led up to or caused the crash.

Authorities said four people were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries, and at least one remained in critical condition Tuesday afternoon. Two others involved in the collision refused treatment at the scene.

While authorities said the incident remains under investigation, the collision did not appear to be intentional and was described by police at an afternoon news conference as a "tragic accident."

Kneeland Street between Washington and Tyler Streets is currently closed due to the crash, police said. Motorists are urged to seek an alternate route.