By Crash News Writer 
North Smithfield, RI (July 11, 2025) — A Rhode Island woman sustained serious injuries after a multi-vehicle accident unfolded Wednesday evening in North Smithfield. The crash took place around 5:20 p.m. on July 9 on Route 146 North near Route 146A.
According to reports, Rhode Island State Police said the incident began when a man from Vermont rear-ended the Rhode Island woman’s vehicle. The impact forced her to lose control of her car, which then veered off the road and struck a tree.
Emergency responders transported the woman to Rhode Island Hospital, where she was being treated for serious injuries. No additional injuries were reported, and the condition of the Vermont driver has not been disclosed. The crash remains under investigation as police work to determine the full sequence of events and any contributing factors.
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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.
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