In a chaotic incident this morning, a truck plowed through the Shriver Job Corps campus's building in Devens, Massachusetts, resulting in multiple injuries. According to NBC Boston, the crash left 13 people hurt, including the driver, with many taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The incident occurred around 10:45 a.m. when the vehicle breached a gate and slammed into the building's lobby, dislodging the box portion of the truck in the process.
Among those transported, four were conveyed by the emergent wail of ambulances while two were taken by the staff of Shriver Job Corps, as Devens Fire Chief Timothy Kelly told NBC Boston. The crash also led to a struck gas main, presenting extra hazards for first responders who flocked to the scene from several neighboring towns. Aerial footage captured the stark image of the truck protruding from the shattered facade of the building, with nearby fencing scattered amidst the debris.
Massachusetts State Police are spearheading the investigation into what caused the disquieting crash, delving into the moments that led a large flatbed truck to tear through the building on the Shriver Job Corps campus known for catering to young individuals facing poverty and adversity. Boston25 News indicates that the promise of more details will come as the inquiry unfolds.
