Six Hospitalized After Wrong-Way Crash on I-95 in North Hampton
NORTH HAMPTON, NH—Six individuals were hospitalized following a wrong-way crash on Interstate 95 on Labor Day weekend, temporarily shutting down the highway.
According to the North Hampton Fire Department, responders arrived at the scene shortly after 5 p.m. on Sunday to an incident on I-95 southbound near mile marker 7.6. Two victims were trapped in their vehicles and required extrication by emergency crews.
New Hampshire State Police issued a traffic alert at 5:17 p.m. confirming that I-95 southbound was closed at the incident location. Authorities advised motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.
Initial reports indicated a vehicle traveled northbound, crossed the median, and collided with a southbound pickup truck, which subsequently veered into the woods off the highway. Photos released by the fire department depict a silver pickup truck lying on its side among the trees, alongside a damaged car on the roadway.
Ambulances from multiple nearby towns transported the six injured individuals to local hospitals. The extent of their injuries remains unconfirmed, and there was no information available on their conditions.
The highway was temporarily closed to allow for emergency response and vehicle clearance. State police reported that the left lane reopened by 6:02 p.m.
The North Hampton Fire Department expressed gratitude to their mutual aid partners for their quick response and thanked the public for their patience during this busy travel day.