Special Needs Van T-Boned In Clinton, 7 Sent To Hospital: Fire Department

A special needs van was T-boned at an intersection in Clinton on Thursday, Jan. 26, sending several people to an area hospital for treatment, fire officials said.

Clinton Fire Department
Photo Credit: *Clinton Fire Department*

Josh Lanier

01/26/2023 12:42 p.m.

The crash happened when a work van collided with a Keissling Transit van carrying several adults with special needs and staff members on Brook Street just after 8:30 a.m. to HMEA, authorities said.

The driver of the work van was treated on the scene and released, a Clinton fire captain said. Firefighters took the others to receive care out of precaution, and they had no other means of transportation. The most serious injury appeared to be a broken wrist, though that could not be verified with HMEA staff.

Police did not cite the driver of the work van, authorities said.

Crews from Clinton, Lancaster, Sterling, and Bolton helped as it was considered a "mass casualty" event, the fire captain said.

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