Car crashes into barrier and catches fire

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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Several southbound lanes were closed Thursday on the Everett Turnpike after a crash at the Bedford toll booths. State police said a sedan crashed into the concrete toll barrier and caught fire. no one in the car. First responders were seen resuscitating a person for about 10 minutes before stopping. put out the fire,” Robert Webster said. Officials said they could not comment on the person's status. >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play < < Traffic was backed up for at least a mile and police said drivers should avoid the area if possible The New Hampshire Department of Transportation said there have been six accidents at toll booths in the state. over the last three months and it's very concerning,” said NHDOT's Richard Arcand. The state has removed some of its toll plazas elsewhere in the state, and there are plans to eventually do the same in Bedford.

BEDFORD, New Hampshire —

Several southbound lanes were closed Thursday on the Everett Turnpike after a crash at the Bedford toll booths.

State police said a sedan crashed into the concrete toll barrier and caught fire.

A video from witnesses shows the car engulfed in flames.

Police said there was one person in the car. First responders were seen performing CPR on one person for about 10 minutes before stopping.

“You see, it was a shock. It was really scary. The gentleman was still on the ground when we were passing by, and the firefighters were trying to put out the fire,” Robert Webster said.

Authorities said they could not comment on the person's status.

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Traffic was blocked for at least a mile and police said drivers should avoid the area if possible.

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation said there have been six accidents at toll booths in the state in the past three months.

“It's not a snow event. The roads are clear and dry and it's about speed or distracted driving or sometimes distracted or impaired driving, and that's very concerning,” said Richard Arcand of NHDOT.

The state has eliminated some of its toll plazas elsewhere in the state and there are plans to do the same in Bedford.