In a startling event on Monday, a truck collided with a parked van in New York City, causing the van to surge onto the sidewalk and injure at least nine individuals. This chaotic scene unfolded in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, at the bustling intersection of West 30th Street and Eighth Avenue, shortly before the afternoon rush at 4 p.m.

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) confirmed the details of this alarming incident to Fox News Digital. Initially, emergency services responded to reports suggesting a vehicle had struck a building, pinning a person beneath it. However, upon arrival, first responders found no structural damage to any buildings, and thankfully, no one was trapped under the vehicle.

According to authorities speaking with FOX 5 New York, the truck’s impact with the van forced the latter onto the crowded sidewalk, resulting in a frightening moment for pedestrians. This unexpected turn of events highlighted the dangers that can arise even from parked vehicles in a city as vibrant and busy as New York.

When they arrived, first responders did not see any structural damage. Officials later confirmed that no one was pinned at the scene.

Emergency crews responded to a Midtown Manhattan crash after a truck struck a parked van and pushed it onto the sidewalk. (FOX 5 New York)

Authorities told FOX 5 New York that the truck hit a parked van and, after the impact, the van was pushed onto the sidewalk, hitting several pedestrians.

All those injured were transported to local hospitals by the FDNY.

FDNY officials confirmed all injured victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. (FOX 5 New York)

None of the injuries were life-threatening, according to officials.

Pictures from the scene show a damaged Ryder box truck in the street with its windshield shattered. The other damaged van was also photographed at the scene, its rear end crushed.

Authorities are continuing to investigate what caused the truck to collide with the parked van. (FOX 5 New York)

Authorities are actively investigating the incident. No additional details are known at this time.

Fox News Digital reached out to the New York Police Department (NYPD) for additional details, but did not immediately hear back.