Massachusetts

Three Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident at I-90 in Charlton, MA

Date of Accident
August 19, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-90, Charlton, MA, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that injured multiple people at I-90 in Charlton, MA on August 19th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 2:45 p.m. According to investigators, a truck hauling a forklift somehow collided with a guardrail, causing a second truck to swerve in an attempt to avoid a crash. This is sad to have caused the truck to hit a Jeep and box truck, a second crash occurring a short time after due to the debris from the first crash. Authorities say three people involved were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Massachusetts State Police
Vehicles Involved
Commercial Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
I-90
Injuries Sustained

Various injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Commercial truck was involved in a collision with other vehicles

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