In an early morning tragedy that shook the small town of Barre, Massachusetts, two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash, while another was left grappling with serious injuries. The incident occurred along Hubbardston Road (Route 62) around 4 a.m. on a day post-Christmas, Barre police revealed, to the shock of a community that found the roadway shrouded with the somber activity of first responders, their sirens cutting through the otherwise quiet dawn air. "Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones affected by this tragic incident," Barre police shared in a social media post, indicating the depth of the calamity that shattered the morning stillness, as reported by WCVB.
The devastating event unfolded as Barre officers, alongside the fire department, arrived on scene at Hubbardston Road near the intersection of Cummings Road. They found the vehicle containing three people: two had succumbed to injuries from the collision, while the third was rushed to a local hospital to treat serious injuries sustained, as noted by NBC Boston. Details regarding what exactly triggered the collision the day after Christmas remain under wraps, as state and local police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Following the accident, the roadway was closed for several hours, reopening around 11 a.m. as crews worked to investigate the harrowing incident. During this period, traffic was rerouted through Walnut Hill Road to Cut Off Road and then to Cummings Road. Aside from the immediate response and care given to the injured, little else has been disclosed, including the identities of those involved.
