A truck driver tragically lost their life after colliding with and igniting a health center in Devens, Massachusetts, on Wednesday morning, according to authorities. The incident appears to have been intentional, as stated by a law enforcement source who mentioned that the driver had a relative who had previously been treated at the facility.
The crash occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. at the TaraVista Behavioral Health Care Center on Patton Road, which provides psychiatric care for children and adults in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Aerial footage showed smoke emerging from the truck and building following the collision. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire that had started inside the facility.
Investigators from both the State Police and state Fire Marshal’s Office are currently on-site examining the incident. The Devens police are also conducting their own investigation into the crash separately.
The identity of the driver has not been released yet.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Francis Sauvageau, CEO of Taravista and MiraVista Behavioral Health Centers, stated that no one in the facility was harmed during the incident. The truck crashed into the administrative offices of the hospital with no impact on patient rooms. The building’s structure remains intact, and patient care is continuing uninterrupted with plans to start admitting new patients on Thursday.
Any family members seeking updates can contact 978-615-5200. Sauvageau commended his staff for ensuring patient safety and acknowledged their quick response during the emergency situation.
No further details are available at this time.
It is important to note that this article is not an official statement from any law enforcement agency or medical institution involved in this tragic event in Devens, Massachusetts.
