1st Ave in Chicopee closed due to deadly crash

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – First Ave, which intersects with Burnett Road in Chicopee, is closed due to a deadly motor vehicle crash Friday morning.

Chicopee Police Officer Travis Odiorne told 22News that one person had died following a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer.

Drivers are being asked to seek an alternate route at this time. Traffic along Burnett Road is slowly moving due to the crash.

Live Traffic Map: 1st Ave in Chicopee

According to the Chicopee Police Department, the Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating the cause. 22News is following this story and will update as soon as additional information is released.

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