An SUV plowed into a Sturbridge hotel on Thursday, drawing a heavy response from police and fire crews and lining the parking lot with emergency vehicles. Video from the scene showed officers and firefighters clustered around the main entrance as crews worked to secure the area. Authorities had not yet released information about possible injuries or any arrests.
According to Boston 25, on-scene footage showed the damaged SUV stopped near the front doors while first responders set up a perimeter and checked the building for structural issues. The outlet reported that multiple agencies responded as crews worked to stabilize the entrance and keep people back from the immediate crash zone.
On-scene operations and traffic
Emergency personnel taped off a section of the hotel’s parking area and walked the perimeter to inspect the exterior for safety concerns before allowing normal business to resume. Drivers in the area hit delays as fire engines and police vehicles held their positions around the entrance and responders continued their assessment.
Similar incidents in the region
This is not the first time a vehicle has ended up where it clearly does not belong in central Massachusetts. In January, an SUV drove into the lobby of the Shrewsbury Police Department, a crash that led to a criminal investigation, as reported by CBS Boston.
What we still do not know
At the time of Boston 25's initial report, police had not issued a formal statement identifying the driver or detailing any injuries. It also remained unclear whether the crash was the result of driver error, a medical issue, or something intentional. We will update this story when officials release additional information or publish a formal incident log.
