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Married couple struck by snowplow in Norwood, wife killed

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3 months ago

January 25, 2026

Married couple struck by snowplow in Norwood, wife killed

A married couple was struck by a snowplow in an MBTA parking lot in Norwood, Massachusetts, during Sunday’s snowstorm and the wife has since died, according to police.

The crash occurred around 2 p.m. at the MBTA’s Norwood Central parking lot. A 47-year-old man and his 51-year-old wife were walking through the lot when an employee of a private company contracted by the T for snow removal put the Ford F-350 pickup truck he was driving in reverse and struck the couple, MBTA Transit Police said.

The wife died as a result of her injuries. The husband survived and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.

The plow driver, a 33-year-old man, remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.

MBTA Transit Police are working with the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office to investigate the incident.

“This is an unimaginable, horrific incident,” MBTA Transite Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan said. “On behalf of the Transit Police and the entire MBTA organization we express our most sincere condolences to the victim’s family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.”

Massachusetts State Police said they responded to nearly 150 crashes, seven involving injury, during Sunday’s snowstorm. And numerous cars were seen stuck on ramps on Interstate 95. New Hampshire State Police also said they responded to dozens of crashes, slide-offs and calls for assistance.

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Inside the Massachusetts courtroom where former students face a teacher charged with rape

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5 hours ago

April 23, 2026

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Inside the Massachusetts courtroom where former students face a teacher charged with rape

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The women said they were frightened, but they didn’t show it Wednesday in a Massachusetts courtroom as they watched the teacher who allegedly preyed on them when they were students at the posh Miss Hall’s School plead not guilty to rape.

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Heavy police presence due to ‘ongoing incident’ in Tewksbury

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17 hours ago

April 22, 2026

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Heavy police presence due to ‘ongoing incident’ in Tewksbury

There is a heavy police presence in a section of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, on Wednesday afternoon due to what authorities are describing only as an “ongoing incident.”

“There is currently a heavy police presence on Salem Road due to an ongoing incident,” Tewksbury police said in a social media post just before 1 p.m. “Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible. Please allow emergency personnel the space they need to respond safely and efficiently”

No further details were released. Police said they will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Wrong-way crash closes I-495 southbound in Chelmsford, 1 seriously injured – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

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1 day ago

April 22, 2026

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Wrong-way crash closes I-495 southbound in Chelmsford, 1 seriously injured – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

CHELMSFORD, MASS. (WHDH) – A wrong-way driver crashed into another vehicle on I-495 in Chelmsford Tuesday night, shutting down the soundbound lanes in that area, according to Massachusetts State Police and The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT).

State police said Troopers from the Concord Barracks responded to a two-car crash on I-495 at the Hunt Road overpass shortly before 10 p.m. They said preliminary information indicates the crash happened as a result of a wrong-way driver striking a vehicle traveling in the correct direction.

Chelmsford Fire and EMS responded to the scene, and the driver was taken to the hospital by MedFlight. State police said they suffered life-threatening injuries.

MassDOT said the highway southbound is currently closed at exit 88 due to the crash, and is expected to remain closed for several hours.

Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes at this time.

This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

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