A serious crash on Washington Street in Wellesley’s Lower Falls neighborhood shut down a key stretch of roadway Thursday afternoon and brought a large wave of police and emergency crews into the usually quiet area. Both directions were blocked, neighbors reported multiple emergency vehicles and yellow police tape, and officials warned the closure would last while investigators sorted through the scene.
Lower Falls Stretch of Washington Street Closed
Wellesley Police announced on Facebook around 12:20 p.m. that Washington Street was closed between Walnut Street and Glen Road for “an extended period” after a serious one-car crash near Crescent Street, according to NBC Boston. Photos from the scene showed a dark vehicle with significant damage on the driver’s side as crews blocked off the roadway in both directions.
Photos and Early Reports
Boston 25 News published a 16-image gallery headlined “Photos: Deadly crash in Wellesley under investigation,” offering multiple angles of the crash scene and the heavily damaged vehicle. The gallery’s headline characterizes the collision as deadly. The full photo set can be viewed at Boston 25 News.
What Officials Have Said
As of the early afternoon update, there was no immediate word on injuries and no additional details had been publicly released, NBC Boston reported. Investigators remained at the scene while Wellesley police managed the traffic shutdown and evidence collection.
Town officials and police urged drivers to steer clear of the area while emergency crews and investigators continue their work. This story will be updated as Wellesley police or other authorities release further information.
