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NEW YORK – A box truck jumped a curb in Midtown Manhattan Monday afternoon, injuring nine people, according to the FDNY.

What we know:

FDNY said it received a call just before 4 p.m. about a car that struck a building at 400 Eighth Avenue, near West 30th Street. 

Officials said a box truck traveling northbound on Eighth Avenue struck a parked, unoccupied van. The impact forced the van onto the sidewalk, hitting multiple pedestrians.

Officials say the building did not sustain structural damage.

Nine people suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported by FDNY to nearby hospitals. 

The cause of the incident is still under investigation. 

There were no reports of anyone pinned or trapped, and the building involved did not suffer structural damage.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates. 

The Source: This report is based on information from the FDNY. 

Crime and Public Safety