Crime & Safety

UPDATED: Pawtucket Avenue Rollover Sends 5 to Hospital

One of the drivers involved in the accident tried to beat a red light, according to reports from the East Providence Police Department.

Rescue crews from East Providence and Seekonk were sent to to the corner of Pawtucket and Newport avenues at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Friday afternoon after a SUV containing five people clipped a vehicle containing elderly passengers and rolled over.

According to reports from the police department, the driver of the SUV attempted to beat a red light and hit the other car. Lots of glass was present at the scene.

The elderly passengers refused medical treatment; all five of the SUV passengers were transported to the hospital. The area is known for heavy traffic.

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