GEORGETOWN — Acting Fire Chief Chuck Savage and Police Chief Donald Cudmore report that the Georgetown Fire and Police Departments responded to two motor vehicle crashes this week.
On Monday, Sept. 12, at about 5 p.m., Georgetown Police and Fire were dispatched to the area of 407 Andover Street (Route 133) for a report of a motor vehicle crash.
Upon arrival, first responders found that a Ford Escape and Subaru Legacy had collided head on. The three occupants of the Ford Escape and the sole occupant of the Subaru Legacy were transported by ambulance to an area hospital.
Andover Street was closed for several hours due to the crash. The North Andover Fire Department ambulance provided assistance on scene.
This crash remains under investigation by the Georgetown Police Department.
On Tuesday, Sept. 13, at about 1:40 a.m., Georgetown Police and Fire, along with Massachusetts State Police, were dispatched to East Main Street at the Interstate 95 overpass for a report of a single-car crash.
Upon arrival, first responders located a vehicle that went down an embankment on the Interstate 95 overpass.
Georgetown Firefighters used hydraulic tools to free all four trapped occupants. All four were transported by ambulance to area hospitals for treatment of their injuries.
Engines from the Rowley and Newbury Fire Departments responded to the scene. Ambulances from the Amesbury, Topsfield, and Middleton Fire Departments also responded, as well as Atlantic Ambulance Services. Boston Medflight was dispatched, but was unable to land due to fog near the landing zone
This crash remains under investigation by Massachusetts State Police. Subsequent media inquiries should be directed to the Massachusetts State Police.
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