Crime & Safety
Man Dies After Jumping Into Lake Quinsig: Reports
A man has reportedly died after jumping into Lake Quinsigamond from the overpass on Friday night.
SHREWSBURY, MA—A man has died after jumping from the overpass into Lake Quinsigamond on Friday night, according to reports.
Divers from Shrewsbury and Worcester's fire departments pulled the body from the lake around 10:30 p.m. after responding to a call that someone had jumped around 9 p.m., reports the Shrewsbury Post.
Jumper down - 290 bridge over Lake Quinsig. Searches in progress. https://t.co/1vEP301UHj
— Mike Amidon (@MikeAmidon) May 12, 2018
Witnesses said that they saw the man jump from the I-290 overpass, and when he was pulled from the water he was in cardiac arrest, reports the Worcester Telegram and Gazette.
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Breaking news Lake quinsigamond Worcester Shrewsbury line reported jumper in the water from the I290 bridge pic.twitter.com/m9889g1OPB
— Paul (@pauls612) May 12, 2018
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