Crime & Safety

2 Crashes on Mass. Pike in Newton During Heavy Rain

The rain was expected to continue on and off through Wednesday. A flash flood watch was in effect for Newton Wednesday until 8 p.m.

There were two crashes on the Mass. Pike Wednesday during a period of heavy rain.

The Newton Fire Department said they responded to a crash on the westbound side of the highway between Exits 16 and 17. About 15 minutes earlier, there was another crash on the highway.

The department urged motorists to slow down and use caution.

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The rain was expected to continue on and off through Wednesday. A flash flood watch was in effect for Newton until 8 p.m.

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