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10 Injured as Box Truck Hits Parked Van, Pushing It Onto Midtown Sidewalk

Police report non-life-threatening injuries, with no immediate sign of criminality.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 4 p.m. near West 30th Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan, officials said.
  • A northbound Ryder box truck struck a parked van, propelling it onto the sidewalk where it hit pedestrians.
  • Eight pedestrians were struck, and the truck’s two occupants were also injured, according to officials.
  • All ten people were transported to hospitals for treatment, authorities said.
  • The truck driver stayed at the scene as investigators began reviewing the circumstances.