Canton Fire Dept. responds to fatal highway crash
By Mike Berger
A Canton firefighter works to extinguish a car fire on I-93. (CFD photo)
Canton firefighters and paramedics joined emergency responders from several other local communities in responding to a five-car accident on Interstate 93 earlier this week that claimed the life of an unidentified Weymouth man.
The accident occurred on I-93 South prior to the I-95 interchange at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Monday, December 9. Canton responders were notified by the Mass. State Police, who requested additional resources after successfully extricating one trapped victim. Westwood, Norwood, and Randolph sent ambulances to the scene and the CFD Field Transfusion Unit was also dispatched.
Canton firefighters and paramedics transported a 55-year-old Weymouth man to Good Samaritan Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. Another four accident victims were transported to local hospitals with various injuries.
The highway remained closed for several hours while State Police investigated the accident. Canton firefighters remained on scene to contain fluids spilled from the vehicle and clear the roadway of debris.
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Posted by Mike Berger
on Dec 12 2024. Filed under News, Police & Fire.
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