Van Runs Over Hydrant, Crashes Into Dorchester Home's Front Steps

BOSTON (CBS) -- A van ran over a hydrant and crashed into the front steps of a home in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood on Saturday night.

Boston police were called to the Quincy and Clarkson streets area shortly before 8:30 p.m.

Police officers have taped off the scene after a dark-colored van nearly crashed on the porch.

A red sedan near the home also appears to have sustained some damage.

Investigators were still on scene around 10 p.m.

Police say the driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. No additional information was immediately available.

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