Massachusetts

Rt. 6 closed in Brewster due to crash

There was no immediate word on any injuries

Orleans Police Department/Facebook

8/27/24 UPDATE: Tuesday, state police said the driver of a Toyota Tundra, identified as 57-year-old Edward Footer of Chatham, died at the scene of the crash, which involved three vehicles.

A crash Monday evening has closed Route 6 on Cape Cod.

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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation had limited details on the crash in Brewster but said the highway is closed in both directions at mile maker 85.

State police said the crash occurred at the Brewster/Harwich line, and that an investigation is underway.

Orleans police said on Facebook that the highway is closed down east and westbound between exits 85 and 80 due to multiple accidents.

Drivers were urged to seek alternate routes.

There was no immediate word on any injuries.

NBC10 Boston has reached out to state police for more information.

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