Crash on Route 5 Claims Four Lives; Investigation Underway
A crash on Route 5 claimed the lives of three men and one woman on [insert date] at approximately 2:41 p.m.
Authorities said the collision involved two vehicles traveling in [insert direction, e.g., northbound]. Emergency responders from [insert relevant agencies] arrived on the scene shortly after the incident was reported.
All four victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Two other individuals sustained serious injuries and were transported to [insert hospital name] for treatment.
According to the Police Chief, investigators received an anonymous tip suggesting that the crash was broadcast live on Facebook. This detail is part of an ongoing investigation.
Route 5 was closed in both directions for several hours while officers conducted their inquiry and cleared debris from the roadway.
No further information has been released pending notification of next of kin. Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to contact them.