Solar Glare to Blame in Brookline MVA

Early morning solar glare is being blamed for an accident that injured 2 elderly people just before 8 this morning. I responded to 400 Washington Street in the Village after monitoring a dispatch for an accident involving a light pole down. As always, the patients received excellent care from the Brookline Fire, Police and Fallon EMS. Both patients were transported to the Best Israel with non life threatening injuries.

Brookline MVA Snarls Rush Hour Traffic

Just about 4:30pm, I responded to a reported motor vehicle crash at Hammond Pond Parkway and Heath Street. Normally rush hour traffic at this intersection is horrible but when a crash occurs it is a nightmare. Three vehicles including a deliver van were involved and thankfully there was only one injury which was non life threatening. State PD and Brookline PD blocked off the Parkway causing a traffic standstill for about 30 minutes.

Haz Mat at Brookline Pump House

Just about 2:30pm, I responded to Route 9 and Warren Street in Brookline for a hazardous materials incident at the Pump House demolition site. An electrical vault was struck by a backhoe causing cooling oil to spill into the sewer system. It was reported that 25+ gallons leaked into the sewer system leading to the Muddy River before being dyked by the Fire Department. District 2 Haz Mat Team was on scene.

Brookline MVA on Goddard Ave

I responded to the area of 300 Goddard Avenue about 12:30pm on a report of a multi vehicle accident. 2 vehicles collided on a part of the road that is known for bad accidents. Both operators of the vehicles were transported to the Beth Israel Hospital with non life threatening injuries.

Needham House Fire

I responded to 23 Birch Street in Needham about 9:30 this morning for a house fire. Fire was in the kitchen of a story 2 family home. Very quick knockdown by the Needham Jakes.

MVA in Jamaica Plain

Just after 2:15pm I responded to 1091 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain after hearing a report of a bad accident. A lot of damage to the vehicle but the driver escaped with non life threatening injuries.

South Brookline Rollover

One person was injured when their car rolled over ay 80 Newton Street in South Brookline just about 8am this morning. The driver may have been temporarily blinded by the early morning sun. Injuries are reported to be non life threatening.