Attleboro firefighters extinguished a fire following a motor vehicle crash at County and Read streets on Thursday morning, May 29. (Photo Courtesy Attleboro Fire Department)
ATTLEBORO — Chief Scott T. Lachance reports that the Attleboro Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle crash resulting in a fire on Thursday morning.
On Thursday, May 29, at approximately 11:06 a.m., Attleboro Fire responded to reports of a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of County and Read streets.
Upon arrival, Engine 5, led by Lt. Richard Denzer, found a vehicle that had struck a utility pole, splitting the pole in half. The vehicle was engulfed by fire, which had also spread to nearby trees and brush.
Firefighters from Engine 5 quickly extinguished the flames, preventing further damage to the surrounding area.
Rescue 2 provided Advanced Life Support (ALS) care at the scene and transported one individual with non-life-threatening injuries to a local hospital.
The Attleboro Police Department is investigating the cause of the crash.
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