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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

UPDATED: Head-On Collision Results in Serious Injuries

Four people were transported to local hospitals Wednesday after a head-on crash on West Main Road.

Updated at 2:57 p.m.  Four people were injured Wednesday morning after a head-on collision before 5:30 a.m. on West Main Road near King's Grant.  Four people were injured, including one person with "very serious injuries" still trapped inside the vehicle when crews arrived. The collision involved four-vehicles, according to a press release from the Portsmouth Police Department.  According to the press release, a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta was operating northbound on West Main Road when it crossed over the double yellow lines and sideswiped a 2006 Toyota Solara. The Toyota Solara, operated by Suzette Wilcox, 49, of Warren, was traveling southbound on West Main Road.  "After colliding with the Solara, the Volkswagen then struck a 2007 Chevy …

Andy Muller

5:13 pm on Monday, December 31, 2012

I would like to thank the Portsmouth Fire Department for their professionalism. The fireman that assisted me used his personal cell phone to contact my wife. I wish to thank all the fireman that responded to the call. My prayers and well wishes are extended to all parties of the incident. If it was not by the grace of God I also may have died.   more ›

Sunday, December 2, 2012

UPDATED: Police Close Mt. Hope Bridge After Fatal Crash

State Police are reportedly leading an investigation into a fatal crash on the Mt. Hope Bridge Saturday night.

Updated at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.  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.  According to The Providence Journal, one man died and five other people were injured after a two-vehicle crash around 7 p.m. The identity of the deceased man and those injured have not been released.  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 …

LP

10:14 am on Tuesday, December 4, 2012

I was informed by a mutual friend that this man had a heart attack at the wheel. Everyone should just stop their ranting and be thankful that no one else was killed.   more ›

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