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Van Carrying 16 Elderly Crashes Into Dorchester Building, 14 Hospitalized

City inspectors are assessing the building damage as police probe what caused the 16-passenger van to crash.

A transportation van crashed into a building in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood Wednesday.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 1 p.m. Wednesday on Rowell Street in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood.
  • Fourteen passengers were treated for minor injuries at local hospitals, an updated figure from initial reports of seven.
  • None of the residents of the three-decker home at 24 Rowell St. were injured in the accident.
  • Boston Inspectional Services has been dispatched to evaluate any structural damage to the residential building.
  • Boston Police Department spokesperson Officer Mark Marron confirmed the crash remains under investigation and van ownership is still unclear.