Man, 27, injured after multiple-vehicle crash into Midtown scaffolding

38th Street and 8th Avenue where crash occurred
38th Street and 8th Avenue where crash occurred Photo credit Google Maps

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — At least one person was injured after a truck slammed scaffolding during a Midtown crash Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

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Just after 12 p.m., a truck ran off the road near 38th Street and 8th Avenue and started the chain-reaction crash, ramming into the side of a UPS truck as the driver dodged for safety.

The UPS truck then slammed into the scaffolding, hitting another vehicle which then ran into a fourth truck, all of which was captured on surveillance video.

A 27-year-old man was caught in the middle of the chain-reaction crash and suffered a leg injury. He was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
Construction bins were toppled over as a result of the crash.

Along with the trucks, a silver Range Rover was also hit while traveling on 38th street. Both the driver and passenger suffered no injuries.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Google Maps