Charlton, MA – Technical Rescue Specialists spent several hours working to make a residence safe after it was damaged by a delivery truck Friday afternoon.
According to the Charlton Police Department, at approximately 1 PM on Friday, August 23rd, 2024, members of the Charlton Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to Berry Corner Rd for a residence that had been struck by a delivery truck.
Upon arrival, crews discovered a commercial delivery box truck had struck the corner of a single-family residence causing structural damage. To determine the extent of the damage the Charlton Building Inspector and District 7 Technical Rescue Team were called to the scene.
When activated, the District 7 Technical Rescue Team responds with numerous Technical Rescue Specialists from area towns as well as specialized equipment for structural collapses, trench rescues, and technical extrications allowing them to rescue individuals from a wide array of non-standard emergencies and stabilize structures and vehicles.
Crews on scene were able to safely shore the damaged portion of the residence making it safe to remove the vehicle and become habitable again. Crews operated on the scene for approximately 3 and a half hours and the damage to the structure is estimated at approximately $100,000.
While fire units were operating on the scene, Charlton Police Officers investigated the vehicle and the circumstances leading to the crash. Officers identified several offenses related to the vehicle’s condition and the operator’s actions before the building was struck. Citations were issued to the operator and the company.
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