Head On Collision Temporarily Closes Route 8 in Cheshire

CHESHIRE, Mass. — A head-on collision near Whitney's closed Route 8 for about a half hour Monday morning.

 

State Police say the collision happened at about 12:10 in the afternoon near Whitney's Farm Stand. The road was closed from Farnums to Old State Road in Lanesborough for about 30 minutes while first responders responded to the crash. It was re-opened at 12:45.

 

There is currently no word on possible injuries.

 

The collision appeared to involved a Jeep and a Chevy pickup truck as Village Truck Sales was seen leaving the area with those two vehicles heavily damaged.