One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a multi-car crash that forced the closure of the eastbound lanes of traffic on the Newport/Pell Bridge just before 9 a.m. today, according to the Rhode Island State Police. The victim, whose name was not released, was taken to South County Hospital.
State Police Capt. Matthew Moynihan said the crash was reported at 8:56 a.m., when one car struck another in the high-speed lane, setting off a chain reaction of crashes involving a total of six vehicles.
Following the accident on the bridge, the toll booth was promptly shut down to prevent more vehicles from entering the area, as Captain Moynihan explained. Additionally, the high-speed lane on the westbound side of the bridge was closed to enable rescue crews to reach the scene. This coordinated response was essential, especially for those who might require immediate assistance from a car accident attorney due to the severity of the incident.
All lanes were reopened to traffic at 9:41 a.m., Captain Moynihan said.
