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Children and Adult Struck While Crossing in Boston

The case adds to recent concerns about pedestrian safety in the Boston area.

Overview

  • Boston police say a vehicle hit four children and one adult as they crossed at Harrison and East Brookline streets.
  • Boston EMS treated all five at the scene and took them to a local hospital for evaluation.
  • Police said the injuries were possibly minor and no identities have been released.
  • The driver stayed at the scene and officers say the crash remains under active investigation.
  • This incident is part of a run of recent pedestrian crashes in Boston and nearby Brockton that has drawn wider safety scrutiny.