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Driver Severely Injured After Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole in Norton, MA, Police Urge Road Vigilance

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Published on November 28, 2024
Driver Severely Injured After Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole in Norton, MA, Police Urge Road VigilanceSource: Google Street View

On Thursday morning in Norton, Massachusetts, a single-vehicle crash left one person with serious injuries. Norton Police responded to the scene near 95 North Washington Street around 1:36 a.m., where a car had hit a utility pole and a tree, according to NBC Boston.

A driver was seriously injured and taken to Rhode Island Hospital. Emergency crews worked for hours to fix damaged utilities, causing possible power outages. Authorities received a 911 call after 1:30 a.m., and police and firefighters responded quickly. The Norton Fire Department ambulance helped transport the driver to the hospital, as reported by WCVB.

Norton Police are handling the aftermath of a crash and are investigating its cause. They urge drivers to "drive attentively and responsibly." No details on the cause or charges have been released. People are advised to take alternate routes while crews work to restore the area. The investigation is ongoing, as stated by WCVB.