Berkley, MA (July 26, 2025) — A serious two-car collision on Route 24 North in Berkley sent two people to the hospital Monday night, one of them by medical helicopter.

According to reports, the crash occurred July 22 near the Padelford Street exit. Emergency crews from multiple departments, including Berkley Fire and Rescue, Freetown Fire Department, and Massachusetts State Police, responded to the scene.

One of the vehicles’ occupants sustained serious injuries and was transported by Boston MedFlight to Rhode Island Hospital. Another individual from the second vehicle was taken to Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

The northbound lanes of Route 24 were shut down for an extended time while investigators worked to document the scene and determine the cause of the crash. Authorities have not yet released further details as the investigation continues.

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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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