Two-vehicle accident at Rt. 116 & Rts. 5&10 in Whately

By Franklin County Now September 17, 2024 8:58 am

WHATELY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Police are on the scene of a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of State Road (Routes 5&10) and Sunderland Road (Route 116) in Whately. The crash was reported shortly after 8:00 a.m. One vehicle involved flipped over.

There are traffic delays in the area of the accident.

Franklin County Now will have more details when they become available.

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