Eastern Mass. highway closed in both directions on Christmas Eve due to car crash
- Route 44 in Rehoboth was closed in both directions due to a car crash, with a black SUV heavily damaged next to a snapped utility pole.
Route 44 was closed in both directions in Rehoboth Wednesday afternoon due to a car crash, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) .
The Rehoboth Fire Department warned drivers about the crash in a Facebook post shortly before 1 p.m. Photos of the crash shared by the department showed a black SUV with heavy front-end damage on its side next to a utility pole that had snapped in two.
The road closure is expected to remain in place for hours, according to MassDOT. Traffic is being detoured at River Street and Broad Street.
Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and avoid the area if possible. No further information about the crash was immediately available.
Travelers can follow MassDOT on Twitter for the latest traffic updates and visit www.mass511.com for real-time traffic monitoring.
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