Chaos unfolded in Wellesley as a car slammed into two other vehicles in the parking lot of Roche Bros. supermarket, leaving shoppers startled and one person with minor injuries. The Wellesley Police Department (WPD) rushed to the scene at the grocery store located on Linden St. to investigate the crash shortly after it happened, an incident that abruptly disrupted the quiet of a suburban shopping excursion.
Details were initially scant, but the WPD later confirmed the collision on their official X account, stating "WPD investigating a crash at Roche Brothers on Linden St that just occurred." adding, "One person had minor injuries", authorities have not released the circumstances leading up to the crash nor the identities of the individuals involved they have assured the public that a more detailed report would follow later in the afternoon.
WPD investigating a crash at Roche Brothers on Linden St that just occurred. One person had minor injuries. More to follow later this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/r1ouBu2idv
— Wellesley Police (@WellesleyPolice) February 19, 2024
The supermarket, with one vehicle losing control and bringing a normal day to an unforeseen halt. First responders attended to the victim whose injuries were fortunately described as minor.
The WPD has pledged a thorough investigation and encourages anyone with more information to come forward.
