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Report: Motorcycle rider falls off near Veterans Memorial Bridge

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An accident on the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge tonight has reportedly left one person over the side of the bridge.

According to scanner transmissions, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a motorcycle rider, driving from Somerset into Fall River, crashed.

Officers are reporting that the bike stayed on the bridge eastbound while the rider was discovered under the bridge at the shoreline near the Route 6/Route 79 split.

He was conscious and alert, according to officers.

MassDOT also reported a serious crash involving a motorcycle in that area with slowdowns at Route 6 West at Route 79.

Massachusetts State Police and Fire were on scene along with Fall River Police and Somerset responders.

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