EASTON, MA — A fatal crash involving a work van and a tractor-trailer occurred Wednesday evening on Turnpike Street.
Easton Police responded to a 911 call at 6:45 p.m. regarding the incident on the 600 block of Turnpike Street, which runs along Route 138, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a work van fully engulfed in flames and a tractor-trailer with front-end damage. The driver, the sole occupant of the van, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not yet released the individual's identity.
The driver of the tractor-trailer sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
Both State and local police are investigating the circumstances of the crash. Massachusetts State Police assisted in diverting traffic around the scene.
No further details have been made available at this time.