4 people hospitalized following fiery 5-vehicle crash on highway in New Hampshire

MERRIMACK, N.H. — Four people were taken to the hospital following a fiery five-vehicle crash on a highway in New Hampshire on Tuesday morning.

Emergency crews responding to the northbound side of the Everett Turnpike around 9 a.m. found several vehicles that had crashed and sparked a fire, leaving one person trapped in the wreckage, according to Merrimack Fire Rescue.

Crews worked for about 15 minutes to extricate the driver of one vehicle that had struck the guardrail.

Three other people involved in the crash refused transport.

A total of four people were taken to Elliot Hospital. There was no immediate word on their conditions.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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