Video: Reported head-on crash on Sagamore Bridge brings traffic to a standstill

BOURNE – A head-on crash was reported on the Sagamore Bridge shortly after 4:30 PM Saturday. Initial reports say as many as 5 vehicles were involved and several injuries were reported. Ambulances from Sandwich, Plymouth and Wareham were called to the scene. Firefighters had to extricate at least on victim from the wreckage. A seriously injured person was transported to South Shore Hospital trauma center in Weymouth. Traffic was at a standstill approaching the bridge and motorists were urged to use the Bourne Bridge as an alternate. Heavy rain was falling but it was not confirmed if weather was a factor in the crash. As of 6 PM, all lanes were reopened. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

Top photos and video by David Curran/Satellite News Service/CWN; lower photo by Bourne Police/CWN.

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