Two people were injured Tuesday when a motorist driving a box truck lost control of the vehicle headed down a steep hill in Bristol.
The accident was reported midday on Willis Street, where the driver of the truck lost the brakes to the vehicle. The driver was able to maneuver through a parking lot in the area before striking an oak tree on Memorial Boulevard, according to Richard Hart, chief of the fire department.
Both the driver and a passenger suffered injuries that were described as moderate in nature, Hart said. The injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Firefighters, police and medics responded to the scene where the front of the box truck suffered heavy damage from striking the tree. No other injuries were reported.
The truck involved was registered to Russell & Klever, LLC. – which is based in New Jersey.