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Box Truck Crash Causes Scaffolding Collapse in NYC, Injuring Three

A box truck collided with scaffolding in Chelsea, sending three pedestrians to the hospital, one in critical condition.

  • The incident occurred at 245 West 29th Street in Manhattan, near Eighth Avenue, around 8:15 a.m.
  • The driver of the box truck, a 62-year-old man, remained at the scene, and no arrests have been made.
  • Fire Department of New York (FDNY) confirmed there were no building stability issues following the collapse.
  • Two of the injured pedestrians were transported to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition, while one remains in critical condition.
  • Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, with further details yet to be disclosed.
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