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Truck hangs over wall in Norfolk after crashing into gas pumps

The incident occurred at the corner of Main Street and Rockwood Road in Norfolk. One person was injured.

A large truck crashed into gas pumps and multiple other vehicles at a Norfolk gas station on Wednesday, officials said. The truck was left dangling over a retaining wall, with debris scattered around it.

The crash occurred on the corner of Main Street and Rockwood Road, according to Norfolk Police.

A box truck collided with gas pumps and nearly toppled over a retaining wall. Firefighters used an aerial ladder to remove one person from the truck. They were taken to a local hospital, according to the Norfolk Fire Department.

Before entering the gas station, the truck hit a traffic island, officials told The Boston Globe. The person’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening. The incident remains under investigation.

Ross Cristantiello

Staff Writer

Ross Cristantiello, a general assignment news reporter for Boston.com since 2022, covers local politics, crime, the environment, and more.

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