Fatal highway accident in Bridgewater under investigation

Officials are investigating a fatal highway crash in Bridgewater on Saturday.

A Massachusetts State Police spokesman said officers were called to a fatal crash on Route 495 South near Route 24 in Bridgwater around 3:18 p.m.

Upon impact, the car drove into a group of trees, sending smoke billowing across the highway.

The right lane was closed during the investigation and was reopened at 7:27 p.m.

A drone video from the scene of the accident shows rescue workers crowding around the vehicle, which came to a stop between the trees.

The state police could not initially say how many people were in the car at the time of the accident.

This is a developing story. Check back later for updates as more information becomes available.

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