Three Injured in Fall River Pickup Truck Crash into Home
FALL RIVER, MA — Three individuals were hospitalized following a pickup truck crashing into a home on Brayton Avenue on Saturday.
According to Fall River EMS, first responders discovered one person trapped beneath the truck and another inside the home. A nearby shift commander arrived promptly and provided immediate aid to the individual under the truck.
Fall River Fire, Police, and EMS responded to the scene. Fire crews worked for approximately 30-40 minutes to free the trapped individual, facing challenges from live wires and sparks from the vehicle and residence. National Grid was notified to cut power for safety.
One individual was transported to Rhode Island Hospital Trauma Center, with two paramedics accompanying the patient in the ambulance. Two additional individuals were taken to local hospitals, though the extent of their injuries remains unknown.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution, obey speed limits, and wear seatbelts while on the road.