Multi-vehicle crash on I-91 southbound in Longmeadow
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – The highway is reduced to one lane on I-91 southbound in Longmeadow due to a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon.
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Mass511 reported at 2:34 p.m. on Wednesday that a crash occurred between the Connecticut State Line and Exit 1. Drivers traveling in the area should reduce speed and use caution.
22News has contacted Massachusetts State Police and is currently waiting to hear back. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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