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Fall River crash traps resident beneath vehicle, damages home on Brayton Avenue
A resident was trapped beneath a vehicle after it struck a home at 646 Brayton Ave. Saturday morning. The building sustained severe damage, displacing its occupants; the driver was arrested as the crash remains under investigation.
A vehicle crashed into a home at 646 Brayton Ave. in Fall River on Saturday morning, leaving a resident trapped beneath it and causing severe structural damage, city fire officials said.
Firefighters and technical rescue crews responded with multiple engines and vehicles. Crews carried out an extensive operation to free the trapped person, who was taken to Rhode Island Hospital with injuries described as appearing non-life-threatening, Lt. Matthew Mendes said.
The crash displaced everyone living in the home. Damage to the building’s exterior electrical service prompted officials to remotely disconnect power, and National Grid responded to secure the service.
The vehicle’s driver was arrested. The circumstances of the crash remain under investigation, officials said.