SPRINGFIELD, MA (January 28, 2025) – Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash on East Columbus Avenue in Springfield Tuesday afternoon, which left five people hospitalized and two individuals trapped in their vehicles.

The Springfield Fire Department shared images from the scene around 1:00 PM, showing a heavily damaged vehicle on the grass with airbags deployed. Firefighters successfully rescued two people from their vehicles, and all five injured individuals were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Fortunately, their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the crash, and an investigation remains ongoing. Traffic delays were reported in the area as emergency responders worked to clear the scene.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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