A truck driver was left in critical condition after his big rig crashed into the back porch of a house in Bellingham, Massachusetts, Thursday morning.
The crash took place on Hartford Avenue about 9:27 a.m., according to the Bellingham fire chief.
The driver was rushed to the hospital, he said. A dog was also inside the truck but wasn't hurt.
Speed wasn't believed to be a factor in the crash but officials haven't said more about what the cause of the crash might be.
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Police initially described the crash as "major" and asked people to avoid the area.
The large truck left a gaping hole in the building -- fire officials said it was vacant.
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Hartford Avenue was closed down between North Main Street and Depot Street, according to the Bellingham Police Department.
