Crime & Safety

Crash On Soldiers Field Road Sends Five To Boston Hospitals

Both sides of Soldiers Field Road in Brighton were closed for quite some time while crews worked to clear the scene.

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BRIGHTON, MA — Five people were hospitalized after a multi-car crash on Soldiers Field Road in Boston's Brighton neighborhood Monday night, police said.

Officers responded to the crash near the busy area of 1800 Soldiers Field Road just after 7 p.m. to several cars were involved in the crash, and some people were still trapped in their cars following the wreck.

Police said five people were taken to the hospital, but did not explain the extent of their injuries.

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Both sides of Soldiers Field Road had to be closed for almost two hours while crews worked to get everyone out of their cars and clear the scene.

No additional information was immediately available.

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