Police Close Mt. Hope Bridge After Fatal Crash

Motorists were directed to find alternate routes Saturday night after police closed Mt. Hope Bridge to all traffic following a serious motor vehicle crash. 

Multiple sources from both the Portsmouth Fire and Police Departments confirmed the crash involved a fatality. Information about the victim or possible victims is unknown at this time. 

Multiple people were reported to be injured, according to Capt. Michael O'Brien, spokesperson for the Portsmouth Fire Department. Portsmouth and Bristol Rescues were called to the bridge, which spans both towns. 

Portsmouth police are directing questions to the State Police, who are leading the investigation.

The bridge was closed to traffic around 7:30 p.m. Motorists were directed to take Route 24 to I-195 through Fall River, MA, as a detour to Bristol. 

It is unknown when the bridge will reopen. Mt. Hope Bridge could be closed to traffic throughout the night as the investigation continues.