Firefighters had to extricate both the driver and passenger. They are in critical condition at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
WESTFIELD – A driver and passenger are in critical condition at Baystate Medical Center following a car crash in the area of 20 Cross St. early Saturday morning.
Police issued a press release about the accident, which was reported at 4:51 a.m. According to the preliminary investigation, the vehicle was traveling north on Cross Street, when the driver began losing control of the vehicle. The vehicle then crossed into the southbound lane, left the road and struck a tree and fence.
Firefighters extricated both the driver and passenger. Police have not released the names of the individuals involved.
The Westfield Police Department’s traffic bureau is investigating the accident, with assistance from the state police collision, analysis and reconstruction section.