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Fall River man injured after fiery roll over multi-vehicle crash on Route 24
A Fall River man was injured after a fiery rollover crash Wednesday.
According to Trooper James DeAngelis, at approximately 4:40 p.m., Troopers assigned to the Dartmouth Barracks responded to reports of a roll over crash on Route 24 Southbound south of Exit 8 in Fall River.
Upon arrival, Massachusetts State Police and Fall River Fire discovered a vehicle fully engulfed in flames.
MassDOT responded to assist with arrow boards as all traffic was diverted off of Route 79 southbound.
The crash involved a 2007 Ford E350 van operated by a 77-year-old man from Fall River who suffered minor injuries and was issued a citation.
Preliminary investigation stated that a 24-year-old female passenger was not injured.
A 2017 Chevrolet Silverado operated by a 50-year-old man from Tiverton, R.I. was also involved in the crash. He was not injured.
Significant guardrail damage also occurred due to the collision.
The crash remains under investigation.
Daniella
May 26, 2022 at 2:20 pm
I worked on the scene, only one vehicle involved, a work truck for a plumbing company which contained thousands of tools, parts & equipment. The female passenger was sent to Charlton Hospital for the night with back & neck injuries.