NORWOOD, Mass. — A garbage truck and police cruiser were involved in a crash in Norwood early Monday morning, according to officials.
The incident was reported in the rotary on Route 1 and Neponset Street.
.@NorwoodPolice reconstructing accident after trash truck overturns, hits officer's car in rotary. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/85CwQbNKOf
— Daniel Miller (@Daniel_Miller8) November 27, 2017
A Boston 25 News crew at the scene reports the garbage truck ended up on its roof.
We are investigating a crash on Pendergast Circle, the rotary over route one at Neponset Street. The rotary is shut down
— Norwood Police (@NorwoodPolice) November 27, 2017
Heavy delays are expected, and drivers are being asked to avoid the area.
Fire officials told Boston 25 News that the driver of the garbage truck was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
Boston 25 News Special Digital-Only EditionWATCH LIVE: Crash involving garbage truck, police cruiser reported in Norwood (NO SOUND)
Posted by Boston 25 News on Monday, November 27, 2017
The officer inside the police cruiser was taken to a hospital to be evaluated.
No other information was immediately available.
Boston 25 News has a crew at the scene and will bring you updates on-air and online.
Cox Media Group
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/7QOJU3BNCJERBNKJC5LWTBYFLU.png)
