October 1, 2023, 3:45 p.m. ET
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 southbound near Exit 20 in Springfield left two people dead and several others injured.
The collision, involving three vehicles, occurred around 2:12 p.m. Authorities reported that emergency responders, including the Springfield Fire Department and local police, arrived on the scene shortly after the incident.
Two individuals were pronounced dead at the scene, while at least four others were transported to nearby hospitals with injuries ranging from serious to moderate.
Authorities closed two southbound lanes for over two hours to facilitate an investigation and vehicle removal, creating significant traffic backups on the highway.
An investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.