Nashua, NH (March 15, 2026) – A restaurant employee suffered severe burns after a vehicle crashed into the rear of a restaurant building in Nashua late Saturday night, according to reports.
Emergency crews responded to the scene at 295 Daniel Webster Highway in Nashua, New Hampshire, after a vehicle struck the rear of Shanghai Osaka Restaurant.
According to a restaurant update, the vehicle crashed into the building near the kitchen. During the impact, hot cooking oil from a fryer was reportedly thrown, severely burning an employee who was working inside at the time.
Emergency responders treated the injured individual at the scene before the victim was transferred to a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, for advanced medical care. Officials said the worker suffered second- and third-degree burns.
The restaurant confirmed that it will temporarily close for several weeks while repairs are made and the situation is addressed.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding what led to the crash. The incident remains under investigation by local officials.
We hope for a full recovery for the employee injured in this incident.
Vehicle-Into-Building Crashes Can Cause Unexpected Workplace Injuries
Crashes involving vehicles striking buildings can create dangerous conditions for people inside, particularly when kitchens or other hazardous equipment are involved.
Businesses along busy roadways such as Daniel Webster Highway in Nashua, New Hampshire, may face increased risk of such incidents due to nearby traffic.
When investigators review vehicle-into-building crashes, they typically examine driver actions, vehicle speed, and roadway conditions to determine how the vehicle left the roadway and impacted the structure.
