By Crash News Writer 
Gardner, MA (June 24, 2025) – A serious crash involving a utility bucket truck and a tractor-trailer sent a City of Gardner employee to the hospital with significant injuries on Monday afternoon.
According to reports, the crash occurred just after 2 p.m. on June 23 at the intersection of Elm Street and Temple Street. Emergency responders from Gardner Police, Gardner Fire, and the Massachusetts State Police responded to the scene.
Authorities confirmed that a utility worker identified as Darrell Sweeney fell from the bucket of the truck during the collision. He was treated at the scene and then transported by ambulance to Gardner Municipal Airport, where he was flown by Life Flight helicopter for further medical treatment.
The crash prompted closures of several streets in the area as an accident reconstruction team investigated. Both vehicles remained at the scene marked by police tape.
Mayor Michael Nicholson later confirmed Sweeney’s identity in a public statement, expressing optimism for his recovery and commending the medical staff attending to him.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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