Braintree, Massachusetts experienced a severe head-on collision early yesterday morning that sent four individuals to the hospital with injuries, officials report. WCVB states the accident occurred just before 1 a.m. on Union Street. Authorities from the Braintree Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Accident Reconstruction team arrived on the scene to find the wreckage and the injured parties ensnared.
The collision involved a Toyota Tacoma and an SUV. Images from social media show significant damage to the fronts of both vehicles, and first responders were tasked with extracting trapped victims from the twisted metal. At least one person suffered serious, potentially life-threatening injuries. Union Street was subsequently shut down between McCusker Drive and Liberty Street to facilitate the investigation and clear debris. The status of the injured remains uncertain as they receive medical attention in the hospital.
According to MassLive, the local community has been alerted to possible traffic delays in the area as police conduct their profound inquiry into the causes of the crash, seeking to piece together the moments leading up to the incident. The specifics of how the crash occurred have not yet been released, as the situation is still active with authorities compiling evidence and statements.
