SHREWSBURY, MA — One person died Thursday after a two-vehicle crash on Route 20 in Shrewsbury, with police responding to the scene just before 2 p.m. near 727 Hartford Turnpike.
Authorities said the collision involved a Hyundai Elantra and a Mercedes sport utility vehicle. The driver of the Hyundai was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced dead.
What did investigators find at the scene?
Video from Sky5 showed heavy front-end damage to both vehicles, including a dark gray sedan and a silver SUV. Debris was spread across the roadway as crews worked the scene.
Investigators also photographed the area while the crash remained under review. Police have not said what caused the collision.
What injuries were reported?
Police said the Mercedes driver suffered minor injuries. No additional information was released about that person’s condition.
The driver of the Hyundai did not survive after being transported to the hospital. Officials have not released the victim’s name.
How did the crash affect traffic on Hartford Turnpike?
Hartford Turnpike was closed for several hours after the crash. The shutdown extended between South Street and Centech Boulevard while officers investigated and cleared the roadway.
The closure affected a stretch of Route 20 that runs through the area, adding delays for drivers during the afternoon response.
What is known about the investigation now?
Police have not announced any charges or explained whether speed, weather, or other factors may have played a role. The crash remains under investigation.
At this stage, the available details are limited to the vehicles involved, the fatality, and the temporary closure of the roadway.
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