2 People Killed After Multi-Vehicle Crash On Route 101 In Amherst, Highway Is Closed

The crash involves two commercial vehicles and one passenger vehicle. One vehicle caught fire, and there is an active oil leak.

By Jeffrey Hastings, Patch Staff

Sep 25, 2026 3:09 PM EDT | Updated Sep 25, 2026 3:13 PM EDT

The crash involves two commercial vehicles and one passenger vehicle. One vehicle caught fire, and there is an active oil leak (Jeffrey Hastings)

AMHERST, NH — Several first responders are at the scene, and the road will be closed for an extended time.

Route 101 is closed between Baboosic Lake Road and Nashua Street, which is also known as 101A.

One commercial vehicle is carrying heating oil and is leaking.

Amherst NH Patch will update this post when more information becomes available.

The crash involves two commercial vehicles and one passenger vehicle. One vehicle caught fire, and there is an active oil leak (Jeffrey Hastings)

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