Crime & Safety

2 Dead, 1 Hurt, 1 Arrested After Easton Crash

The crash happened at the intersection of Turnpike Street and Purchase Street, Easton Fire Chief Kevin Partridge said.

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One person died at the scene of the crash; another died at a local hospital.
One person died at the scene of the crash; another died at a local hospital. (Patch graphic)

EASTON, MA — Two people were killed in a crash at an Easton intersection Thursday night, Fire Chief Kevin Partridge said. The crash happened at Turnpike Street and Purchase Street at about 6:36 p.m.

One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene. Another victim was brought to the hospital, where that person died. A third victim was brought to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

One person was arrested, WHDH reported.

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Turnpike Street was closed. Police asked motorists to avoid the area.

The intersection of Turnpike Street and Purchase Street in Easton. (Google Maps)

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