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Heard on: Worcester City Fire and EMS · 1/6/2026 05:19 AM
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Tension engine two and engine twelve.
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Two hundred and 90 westbound exits 19 through 18, Shrewsbury Street for the accident with injuries.
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Two-car crash causes lane block on I-290 in Worcester

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible two-car accident with injuries on I-290 westbound near exits 19 through 18 by Shrewsbury Street in Worcester. Initial reports indicated one vehicle blocking multiple lanes, including the breakdown lane near exit 18. Fire and engine units were on scene attending to the situation.

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