Crime & Safety
I-195 Crash Near Exit 8 In EP: All Lanes Open
News sources are reporting one person has been killed in the accident. State police will only say they are investigating a serious accident.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — All lanes are now open. They had been closed due to a serious accident on I-195 in East Providence. The crash happened at about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. No official word yet on injuries. However, WJAR-TV is reporting at least one person has been killed. State police are not confirming that information.
#RITraffic Alert: All eastbound lanes of I-195 in East PVD@ Exit 8 now open; westbound lanes expected to open soon once cleanup is complete.
— RI State Police (@RIStatePolice) October 3, 2017
#RITraffic Alert: All WB lanes I-195 west @ Exit 8 in East PVD remain closed except bkdwn lane; EB high-spd lane closed too. Seek alt routes
— RI State Police (@RIStatePolice) October 3, 2017
This story will be updated.
Serious accident on 195W in East Providence. Two semis and a van stuck in the middle. @wpri12 pic.twitter.com/PvVng0y3id
— Rosie Woods (@RosieWoodsTV) October 3, 2017
Route 195 east in East Providence is a mess in both directions avoid the area. https://t.co/Uk0giSEAaf
— SNE_ALERTS (@SNE_ALERTS) October 3, 2017
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#RITraffic Alert: RI State Police on scene of serious MV crash on I-195 WB at Ex 8 in East PVD. Only breakdown lane is open. Expect delays.
— RI State Police (@RIStatePolice) October 3, 2017
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