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Crime & Safety

Serious Accident Closes Portion of Route 22

Roadway reopened at about 7:30 p.m.

A serious motor vehicle accident on Route 22 in Bridgewater, near the intersection of Milltown Road, late Friday afternoon resulted in significant rush-hour traffic delays in the area.

Police closed a portion of Route 22 for more than two hours while the accident was cleared.

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The accident, which occurred shortly before 5 p.m., caused at least one vehicle to be severely damaged. The extent of the injuries of those involved was not immediately known.

Police reopened Route 22 at about 7:30 p.m.

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Bridgewater Police were not immediately available for comment.

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