4 juveniles injured after van crashes into YMCA in Foxborough

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Four children were hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after a van crashed into the YMCA in Foxborough, according to police.

Police responded to the crash around 4:30 p.m. at the Hockomock Area YMCA location at 67 Mechanic St.

The children, who were at a daycare inside the building, were transported to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening, Foxborough police said.

The rest of the Hockomock YMCA was open Thursday as crews worked to clean up the Child Watch area.

“We are devastated that children in our facility were injured and are thankful for the fast response by first responders from Foxboro Fire & Police. The van company and our YMCA are fully cooperating with this ongoing investigation,” said Hockomock Area YMCA CEO Jim Downs in a statement. “I am thankful for all those who responded quickly and appropriately, and we will be here to support all those involved in this unfortunate incident. Thank you.”

Police did not release the ages and genders of the injured children.

The driver of the van remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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