Numerous crashes on Masspike bring traffic to a halt

Shortly before 5:45 PM today the State police responded to the Masspike eastbound around mile marker 67 in Brimfield for a reported multi vehicle accident involving as many as 8 vehicles. Preliminary investigation by troopers indicated there were 2 accidents. 1 involving 2 vehicles and a 2nd 3 car accident in the mix. Numerous injuries have been reported, none serious or life threatening. Ambulances from numerous departments around the area are responding include; Palmer, Wilbraham, Monson and Warren. The 2 left travel lanes are shutdown as state police work the crash and wreckers clear the scene. Traffic is at a standstill currently for 7 miles approaching the scene.

Update-6:45 PM. Troopers reporting now that both scenes are clear and all travel lanes are open. Delays are starting to ease.

Melrose/Wakefield hospital placed in lock down

Around 2 PM this afternoon the Melrose police and fire departments responded to the Melrose-Wakefield hospital for an "un-specified" police incident. The hospital itself was placed on lock down; which means no one in and no one out. There was also mention of a nearby building with the address of 65 Rowe St-which I believe is a medical office building. Police have released very little information on incident but do confirm an "incident" is on-going and a command post has been established.

Update-3:30 PM: Police now confirming that an "anonymous phone call" was placed saying there was an explosive device inside the building. The hospital is still on lock down and local and state authorities are searching the complex. No injuries have been reported at this time.

ATV crashes and seriously injures 1 in Hudson NH

Around 12 PM today Hudson first responders were toned to the area of Boyd Rd under the high tension power lines for an ATV accident. Londonderry has responded on mutual aid. A gator and stokes are being utilized to remove the victim from the woods. Scanner transmissions indicate the victim is suffering from a serious leg injury. A DHART medevac has been requested to the scene and will be landing at the Hills House on Route 102.

Plane crashes into the woods in Falmouth

Shortly after 11 o'clock this morning, Falmouth fire officials were called to a wooded area off Air Park Drive for a plane that went into the woods and burst into flames. 2 victims were medflighted to Boston area hospitals and a third victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The fire has been knocked down and scene remains very active. The FAA, NTSB, and the State Police are on the scene conducting the investigation. No identies of the victims have been realesed at this time.

Fire destroys vacant Peabody home

Shortly after 1 AM this morning Peabody fire officials were called to 15 Flynn Road for a reported fire. First due engine reported heavy fire showing from the rear of a 1 story ranch style house and ordered the working fire. Flames quickly raced through the roof and within just a few minutes it was reported that there was a partial roof collapse. Companies were ordered to go defensive then  went back inside after a short period of time when the fire was knocked down to overhaul the structure. No injuries were reported.

Quick video clip: Working fire-Peabody MA

Puerto Rican festival creates havoc for Providence first respsonders

Around 10:15 tonight Providence police responded to the CVS located at Broad and Sumter Streets for multiple reports of shots fired. A female victim was located suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. She was transported to Rhode Island hospital in serious condition. No suspect description has been given at this time. The area is heavily concentrated with police, mounted units included. Reports from scanner traffic indicate that bottles were being thrown at those officers. Meanwhile a few blocks away on Harriet Street, a vehicle was found shot up. Broadcasts via scanners also indicated a group of 4-5 individuals were seen fleeing the scene. This is still young in the evening. I will try to keep this entry updated thru-out the night

Update-5:30 AM-8/27-Things rapidly calmed down after the 11 O'clock hour. There was one call for shots fired on Appleton Street just before 2 AM. There were no injuries reported in the incident.

Pedestrian struck and critically injured on Beach St in Woburn

 

Around 6:30 pm today Woburn fire and police were called to the area of 84 Beach St for a reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The vehicle remained on the scene and operator was questioned by police. The victim who has not yet been identified was rushed to the Lahey Clinic in Burlington with serious injuries. Based on scanner transmissions, a trauma team was requested at the hospital. The road was shutdown for an extended time so detectives from the Woburn Police could photograph and reconstruct the scene.