Crime & Safety

Ambulance Strikes Pole in Newton

The crash happened on Route 9 eastbound Tuesday afternoon.

An ambulance crashed into a pole on Route 9 Tuesday afternoon.

The Newton Fire Department reported the incident at about 3:15 p.m. Three people suffered minor injuries. The crash happened on the eastbound side of the road near Dudley Road.


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The pole snapped. NSTAR crews were called to the scene.


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Another vehicle was involved in the crash.

Police said there was heavy traffic in the area as crews fixed the pole.

Photo credit: Newton Fire Department

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