BOURNE, Mass. (AP) - Massachusetts officials have asked commuters to exercise caution while traveling after two teens sustained life threatening injuries in a crash.
Police said in a statement Tuesday a Toyota Tacoma slid off an icy roadway and into a tree Tuesday morning in Bourne. The 14- and 17-year-old were transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Rhode Island.
The Boston Globe reports that the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for much of the state until 7 p.m., warning of mixed precipitation with snow and ice accumulations.
“Plan on slippery road conditions,” the weather service said. “Slow down and use caution while traveling.”
State police have ordered a reduced speed limit of 40 mph on certain parts of the Massachusetts Pike, The Boston Globe reported.
“We encourage anyone who will be traveling throughout the afternoon commute to exercise safe driving behavior at all times including reducing speeds and giving plenty of space to plows and other vehicles,” Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver said.
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