Boston: Penske truck cuts off pedestrians in Chinatown, several injured - we know so far

02 April 2025 12:31 AM IT A PENSKE truck hit several pedestrians in the Chinatown neighborhood in Boston and injured at least six. Police did not provide the driver’s name. A truck crashed into a building on Tuesday afternoon in the Chinatown neighborhood in Boston and then hit several pedestrians and injured at least six, police and emergency services said. A pencil truck hit several pedestrians in the Chinatown neighborhood in Boston. (X/ Boston Fire Department) 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. The Boston Fire Department, on social media, said the Penske truck hit several poles and held between a pole and the building. Firefighters withdrew the trapped driver from the truck’s truck. In a statement, Penske spokeswoman Randolph Ryerson said it was “aware of the incident” and monitored it carefully. “Penske will fully work with the authorities to support their investigation,” Ryerson said. “Our thoughts are with those injured in this unfortunate incident. Based on our records, the truck in question was for rent to a commercial truck business. We currently have no other information. ‘ Police did not provide the driver’s name or the circumstances that led to the accident. Images of the scene show that the truck is surrounded by police officers and firefighters. “It is a very active scene and does not have a total number of victims yet,” police said in a statement.