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6-year-old in critical condition after being ejected in Massachusetts crash

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2 months ago

July 16, 2024

Ken Paiva

Photo courtesy of Carlisle Police

A crash has left a young child fighting for his life.

According to police, shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Carlisle Police received several 911 calls reporting a two-car collision with injuries. When officers arrived, they discovered a 6-year-old boy was seriously hurt after being ejected from his mother’s car during the crash.

A witness reported to police that they saw one vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed at the intersection of North Road and Rutland Streets, then moments later heard the crash.

Officers and firefighters treated all occupants on scene, while the 6-year-old boy was transported via MedFlight to Children’s Hospital in Boston in critical condition.

The crash is under investigation.

If anyone has any information about the crash or witnessed it, please call the Carlisle Police Department at 978-369-1155.