13 Injured in Hanover Crash Involving Van

Thirteen people were injured Thursday afternoon in a serious two-vehicle crash involving a van on Webster Street in Hanover, prompting a large-scale emergency response and the declaration of a Level 1 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI).

The collision occurred on the 500 block of Webster Street (Route 123), resulting in multiple injuries and a call for mutual aid across Plymouth County. One of the vehicles was a van, likely contributing to the high number of patients.

The Hanover Fire Department responded with Car 1, Car 5, Engine 1, Ambulance 1, and Ambulance 2. All off-duty personnel were called back to assist at the scene and ensure continued emergency coverage throughout town.

A Plymouth County Strike Team of five mutual aid ambulances was deployed, and departments from across the region responded. Ambulances from Rockland, Norwell, Hanson, Hingham, Abington, Whitman, and Pembroke were dispatched.

This story is developing.