Boston Police Officer Seriously Injured After Being Hit by Dump Truck

A Boston police officer was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries on Thursday after being struck by a small dump truck near the intersection of North Washington Street and Thacher Street, officials confirmed. The incident occurred early Thursday afternoon while the officer was working a construction detail.

According to Boston police Deputy Superintendent Paul McLaughlin, the officer was hit by the back end of the dump truck as it passed through. The impact caused the officer to fall to the ground, resulting in "serious but non-life-threatening" injuries. The injured officer is currently receiving treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Police stated that the driver responsible for the accident stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. The dump truck involved belongs to Metro Equipment Company, and company officials were present at the crash site. However, they provided little information regarding the incident.

Emergency crews remained on the scene around 2:30 p.m., with a large area cordoned off by caution tape. Nearby roads were temporarily closed to traffic due to the ongoing investigation.

Witnesses expressed their sadness and concern over the incident. One person in the area remarked, "It's very sad... someone who was just trying to do their job and direct traffic." Local resident Sam Marino shared his hopes for a full recovery, stating, "Just hope he's OK. That's all we can do. Pray. That's it."

By 4 p.m., area roads had reopened to traffic, allowing the flow of vehicles to resume.

The investigation into the accident is ongoing, and authorities will continue to gather information to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident. Our thoughts are with the injured officer and their loved ones as they navigate the path to recovery.