Driver injured in two-vehicle crash in Athol

Athol firefighters work to extricate a driver from a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Petersham Road and Main Street on Monday afternoon.

Athol firefighters work to extricate a driver from a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Petersham Road and Main Street on Monday afternoon. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRYAN FAVREAU

One driver was transported to Athol Hospital following a two-vehicle crash reported at 5:08 p.m. on Monday.

One driver was transported to Athol Hospital following a two-vehicle crash reported at 5:08 p.m. on Monday. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRYAN FAVREAU

Staff Report

Published: 12-31-2024 11:45 AM

ATHOL – One person was hospitalized following a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Main Street and Petersham Road on Monday.

According to department photographer Bryan Favreau, the crash was reported at 5:08 p.m. on Dec. 30. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered two vehicles, one of which was on its side, with the operator trapped. This person was freed from the vehicle and transported to Athol Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The operator of the second vehicle refused transport.

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