Hospital Building Crash
Vehicle Crashes Into Boston Hospital Building, Leaving Three Injured and Disrupting Care
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Boston EMS paramedics were nearby and witnessed the crash, immediately calling 911 and requesting backup; four EMS members were later evaluated for possible exposure.
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The Belkin House provides dialysis treatment, and patients receiving care there were sent home after the crash; one patient’s son said he was called to pick her up mid-treatment.
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Police said the vehicle was a black SUV that came to rest between the parking-garage entrance and the Belkin House’s front steps.
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An early report said multiple pedestrians were struck, while other reports described one pedestrian as injured.
A black SUV crashed into the Belkin House medical building on the Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital campus in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood Thursday morning, injuring three people and rupturing a gas line. Patch reported the crash occurred around 10:45 a.m., striking at least one pedestrian with life-threatening injuries while two vehicle occupants sustained less serious wounds.
The collision forced National Grid to shut off gas service to the building, disrupting medical care. Boston 25 News noted that Boston police sent homicide detectives and the Fatal Collision Team to investigate, and traffic closures followed the incident. Boston EMS paramedics who were nearby witnessed the crash and immediately called 911 for backup.
Vehicle Slams Into Hospital Building During Morning Hours
The SUV came to rest between the parking-garage entrance and the Belkin House's front steps after the collision. CBS News reported that the vehicle struck a pedestrian in the impact, causing life-threatening injuries to that victim. Two people inside the vehicle also required emergency treatment, though their injuries were classified as less serious than the pedestrian's.
Boston paramedics stationed nearby witnessed the crash firsthand and immediately initiated emergency response. Patch noted that four EMS members were later evaluated for possible exposure following the incident, indicating the severity of the collision and potential hazardous conditions at the scene.
Gas Line Rupture Forces Hospital Building Evacuation
The crash ruptured a gas line serving the medical building, forcing an immediate shutdown of service by National Grid. Yahoo News reported that the gas-line damage created an urgent safety hazard, requiring the utility company to cut off service to prevent further danger. The evacuation disrupted ongoing patient care in the facility.
The Belkin House provides dialysis treatment to patients, and all individuals receiving care at the time of the crash were sent home. According to reports, one patient's family member was called mid-treatment to pick up the patient, forcing an abrupt interruption to necessary medical procedures. The exact duration of the service disruption remains unclear.
Police Launch Investigation Into Collision
Boston police responded with significant investigative resources, deploying homicide detectives and the Fatal Collision Team to the scene. CBS News reported that the massive police presence reflected the severity of the crash and the life-threatening injuries sustained. Traffic closures were implemented in the area surrounding the Faulkner Hospital campus.
Early reports described conflicting details about the number of pedestrians struck and the extent of injuries. Boston 25 News indicated that multiple people were hit by the vehicle, though the exact count and individual conditions varied across initial reports. Investigators worked to establish the cause of the crash and determine whether mechanical failure or driver error was responsible.
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