SANDWICH, Mass. —
A six-car pileup on Route 6 in Sandwich resulted in four people hospitalized on Saturday morning.
The incident occurred shortly before 9 a.m. at mile marker 62, between Old Exits 3 and 4 in the eastbound lanes.
According to the Sandwich Fire Department, the crash involved two vans and two SUVs, with a total of 18 individuals needing medical attention. One person required extrication from a vehicle.
Of the 18 evaluated, four were transported to Cape Cod Hospital for further treatment.
Additional ambulances from West Barnstable and Bourne, along with two Sandwich units, responded to the scene.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
During the incident, three other service calls were reported, managed by Mashpee and additional Sandwich units, authorities said.