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10 Injured After Ryder Box Truck Hits Parked Van, Sending It Onto Midtown Sidewalk

Police opened a Collision Investigation Squad probe with no criminality suspected.

Overview

  • The crash occurred around 4 p.m. at West 30th Street and Eighth Avenue when a northbound box truck struck an unoccupied work van.
  • The impact pushed the van onto the sidewalk, striking eight pedestrians, while the truck’s driver and passenger were also hurt.
  • All 10 injured were taken to nearby hospitals, including Bellevue and Lenox Hill, according to officials.
  • Reports differ on injury severity, with some accounts citing non-life-threatening injuries and others noting one person in critical condition pending official updates.
  • The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators as police review evidence, including surveillance video of the collision.