In the early hours of Tuesday, November 30, Newport Fire Department responded to the intersection of Americas Cup Avenue and Thames Street for a motor vehicle collision.

According to Newport Firefighters IAFF Local 1080, the single-car accident involved a car colliding with a street sign and a tree.

The occupant was transported to the hospital for treatment.

No other information was available at this time.

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