Van crashes into vacant house in Wareham

Firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle that struck a residence and caught fire at 164 Marion Road in Wareham, officials said.Wareham Fire Department

A van crashed into an empty house in Wareham on Sunday evening, causing a brief fire, officials said.

Around 6:30 p.m., firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle that struck a residence and caught fire at 164 Marion Road, according to a statement from the Wareham Fire Department. The crash caused “significant damage” and sparked a fire, according to the statement.

The blaze was quickly extinguished, and the driver of the van was taken by EMS to a local hospital, according to the statement. Details on the driver’s injuries were not immediately available.

The house was vacant and undergoing renovations at the time of the crash, according to the statement. No other injuries were reported.

The Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team assisted with the removal of the van from the home.

Firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle that struck a residence and caught fire at 164 Marion Road in Wareham, officials said.Wareham Fire Department