Crime & Safety

Norwood Crash: Rt. 1 Closed, Medflight Transports 1

The motorcyclist had to be removed from under a vehicle before they were flown to the hospital.

NORWOOD, MA — At least one person was injured following a serious crash in Route 1 North near the end of the Automile.

Just after 1 p.m., Norwood Police respond to a report of a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a car. Police say initial indications are that the motorcycle struck the car from behind near the turn-around at Boch Toyota.

The two people inside the car were uninjured, but the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was flown to a hospital in Boston.

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Photos posted on the Norwood Fire Facebook page show that the motorcyclist had to be removed from underneath the vehicle.

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Route 1 North was closed for 90 minutes following the crash.

The crash is under police investigation.


Image via Chief William Brooks

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