Three transported to Rhode Island, New Bedford, Taunton hospitals after multi-vehicle collision

Multiple people were injured Tuesday after a multi-vehicle crash.

According to the Taunton Fire Department, they responded to a motor vehicle accident on Somerset Avenue at approximately 6:30 p.m. involving 3 vehicles.

The jaws of life was used to free occupants from two of the vehicles.

Engines 3, 1, Ladder 3 and Car 2 responded along with multiple units from Brewster Ambulance.

1 was transported by Med Flight to Rhode Island Hospital. 1 was transported to St. Lukes Hospital and another to Morton Hospital. Further information on the conditions of patients was not available.

Taunton PD is investigating the circumstances of the accident.