Crash Closes Route 1 Monday Morning

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Just after 1:00 Monday morning, rescue crews from the Townsend and Odessa Fire Companies responded to reports of a motor vehicle accident with multiple injuries on Route 1 South near Pine Tree Road.

Upon arrival, emergency personnel evaluated two individuals involved in the crash. One patient was transported to a medical facility in Middletown with non-life-threatening injuries, while a second individual declined transport.

Route 1 Southbound was closed temporarily as crews worked to manage the scene and clear the roadway.

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident.