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Car crashes after driver reportedly suffered a medical emergency

Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash in the area of 550 Winter Street around 9:30 p.m. Thursday after receiving reports of a driver possibly trapped.

Upon arrival, first responders found that the driver was not trapped but required assistance after reportedly suffering a medical emergency just before crashing into a Bobcat with a plow attachment.

Waltham firefighters and paramedics assisted the woman out of the vehicle and transported her to a nearby hospital for evaluation.

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Joseph Sharkey is an independent news photographer based in Waltham. He grew up in the city and has had a strong interest in public safety and first responders. That passion led him to covering breaking news, focusing on incidents like fires, accidents and major public safety events. His work has been featured on WCVB, WHDH, NBC10 Boston and other local news outlets.