Make the016.com a preferred choice with Google by clicking here

West Boylston Fire Department on Facebook
WEST BOYLSTON - In the early hours of Wednesday morning, West Boylston firefighters raced to the scene of a harrowing car crash on Interstate 190, where 2 drivers found themselves severely entangled in the aftermath of a violent collision.
The West Boylston Fire Department swiftly sprang into action to rescue the victims from the wreckage. The accident resulted in a scene of twisted metal and shattered glass, photos released by the fire department show.
Firefighters worked tirelessly to extricate the 2 drivers who were trapped in mangled vehicles.
Both drivers, in serious condition, were promptly transported to a nearby trauma center for urgent medical attention. Their identities and the extent of their injuries have not been released.
Additional photos from the West Boylston Fire Department:


In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 79 today in Worcester
-Fall foliage forecast: Best peak color dates
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Are Worcester Public Schools prepared for cyberattacks?
+Noon: Worcester Walks: Rayburn Trails a pause for respite at summer's end
+Noon: Taking Back Sunday set to perform outdoors in Worcester
+Noon: Last Call: Theresa McBride, Preservation Worcester docent, retired history professor
-Worcester had role in Emmys record-breaker "Widow's Bay"
-Popular Downtown Worcester restaurant is for sale
-The Arbella at Bramble Hill over-55 housing development to open in Worcester on former Higgins Estate
-Worcester residents speak out at City Council meeting after councilor involvement in crash (2:16)
-Related: Councilor Toomey participates in City Council meeting remotely
-Related: Worcester councilor involved in crash to temporarily step down from committee (:41). Article
-Earlier: Coalition wants Worcester city councilor involved in crash removed from committee
-Related: See all body camera footage from after crash involving Councilor Toomey
-Related: Worcester police face scrutiny over response to crash involving city councilor
-Related: Police chief says councilor didn't call him after her Worcester crash
-Man with gunshot wound drives self to Worcester hospital
-Worcester community day event brings many services under one roof
-Meet the T&G news team at open house Wednesday at Mercantile Center
-Councilor King to block vote on measure to ban public encampments
-Stand against racism at South High School (1:43)
-Mobile libraries deliver books across Mass.
>DINING OUT: New survey reveals what restaurant chain Baby boomers crown their favorite
-Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Sports Bars (5:33)
-ICYMI: Man dies after canoe overturns on Lowe’s Pond in Oxford (:26). Article
-Is this Worcester church a noise nuisance, or is it being unfair?
-Worcester to add 22 E.V. charging ports at 5 city sites
-Worcester market owner arrested for selling items illegally
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's traffic delays and road closures
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge orders dog euthanized after declaring it dangerous
-Leominster man charged with assault to maim for stabbing man with machete on Rail Trail
-Ex-Northborough man pleads guilty to steroid trafficking
-Shepard Hill Road tree work set for today
-Northborough plaza sold by longtime owners for $7.1 million
-Millbury-Sutton Knights of Columbus 5K set for Sunday
-Shrewsbury Trails Full Moon Walk September 26th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Opening acts quit Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore dropped
-Oasis tour announced; Boston is 1 of 2 U.S. concert stops
-Bee Gees tribute band Stayin' Alive returns for show in Worcester
-Listen Up: Fall into the season with emo time and "Clementine"
-Fan favorite coming back to DCU Center
-Jacob Edwards Library to host Climate Future Film Festival
>OPINION: John Keough: Worcester city manager's homeless strategy: Lock 'em up
-Margaret Smith: 25 years later, full circle in Fitchburg on September 11th
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:03): Worcester police oversight vote and racist incident at Y.W.C.A. mural
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:10): Kate Toomey accident raises questions about police procedures and oversight
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who was "uncanny lucky with scratch tickets"
>SPORTS: Receivers' history with high ankle sprains is troubling for A.J. Brown
-Red Sox lose to Rangers, 4-2
-How Polar Park stacks up against Triple-A rivals
-Win 2 tickets behind home at WooSox game, courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Durham, 2-1
>CARS: Ford recalls 223,000 F-150 trucks over detaching fuel tanks
>NATIONAL: Poll reveals concerns about A.I. as politicians battle over what to do
-E.P.A. set to eliminate rule that limits pollution from coal, gas-fired power plants
-Tragic: Boater dies after leaping off vessel to save his dog
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. average heating oil price hits highest point in at least 5 years
-Lindsay Clancy's care in mental hospital is costing taxpayers more than half a million dollars a year
-Mass. political parties stand by as their membership rolls evaporate
>COLLEGES: WPI grant supports research into neuroscience of sex differences
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 4 surprising food capitals around the world
-United Airlines suspends Dubai flights until 2027 amid Middle East tensions
>BUSINESS: Mass. food truck owner frustrated by high fuel prices (1:54). Article
-LPL Financial Research: What history says about fed hikes and stocks
-Lawmakers propose 32-hour workweek (:30)
>HOMES: Northeast households face the biggest heating cost rise
>SHOPPING: Christmas is 100 days away: Use these simple budget tips to save
>HEALTH: Healthy Living: The importance of preventive care
-Dermatologist talks new melanoma vaccine in trial stages (2:58). Article
>FOOD: Dish on a Dime (3:01): Banana cream pie
>TV/STREAMING: What to watch on Hulu in September
-ABC shakes up "Good Morning America" weekend team with pair of new co-anchors
>MOVIES: How "I Play Rocky" beat the odds to make it to the big screen — and why the underdog film left Stallone in tears
>CELEBRITY: Lady Gaga gives birth to first child
-Emmys best-dressed list: Selena Gomez, Mariska Hargitay and more
>ANIMALS: Tiny kitten refuses to give up on grumpy dog (3:41)
>HISTORY: Inside the massive Kennedy family "Camelot" compound in Hyannis Port
>GOOD NEWS: Man's prediction comes true with $1.5 million lottery prize
-Meanwhile, watch a man fold 415 paper planes in an hour to claim world record
Latest obituaries | | Tuesday's Highlights | | Today's horoscope | | Local Sports
Classifieds
>HELP WANTED
+Waitstaff, Shrewsbury Street bistro
-Multiple positions, Shrewsbury Street restaurant
-Part-time bus persons, Worcester restaurant
-Part-time Senior Center bus driver, town of Holden
-Town Accountant, town of Holden
See all Help Wanteds | | Job opening? Post it here for FREE today
Quick Links: Personalize your news | | Browse members | | Advertise | | Blogs | | Invite friends | | Videos
Animals | | Boston Sports | | Business | | Cars | | Celebrity | | Colleges | | Commute & Travel | | Crime | | Faith | | Food | | Good News | | Health | | Help Wanted | History | | Homes | | Local Sports | | Lottery | | Movies | | National | | New England | | Politics | | Shopping & Deals | | SHOWTIME! | | TV & Streaming | | Weather