Traffic & Transit

'Solar Glare' Causes Multi-Car Crash In Barnstable

Five cars were involved in the Monday crash, and two people were taken to the hospital.

BARNSTABLE, MA — Traffic on Route 6 East was slowed down on Monday morning after "solar glare" was responsible for a multi-car accident, West Barnstable fire officials said.

Officials responded to the five-car crash, which also forced two people to be transferred to the hospital.

Photos from the accident are included below:

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