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Roca graduation ceremony

Roca students graduate amid uncertainty over program’s future

Updated: 9 minutes ago
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By Matt Price and Mark Gardyna
Wednesday was an important day for several young women, beginning a new chapter in life after graduating from Roca Springfield.

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The allocation includes funding for 5 bridges in Newton County and 3 in Lauderdale County.

Western Mass News speaks with the attorney representing Ponzi scheme victims

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor and Mark Gardyna
Barbara Hirshfield is accused of posing as a family business which is no longer operating and continuing to sell to new investors despite orders to stop.

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Two arrested at Soucy Park in Holyoke

Police arrest two men for drug dealing at local park

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Mark Gardyna
The Holyoke Police Department responded to numerous citizens complaints that men were allegedly dealing narcotics out of Soucy Park in Holyoke.

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unusual light in sky raises questions

Getting Answers on the strange object sighting in the sky

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Ben Goodman and Mark Gardyna
If you looked to the sky last night and saw something unusual, you are not alone.

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West Springfield road paving causes concerns

West Springfield business feeling impact of ongoing road construction

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
A road paving project in West Springfield has local business owners concerned over the impact it is having on their clientele.

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One dead after motorcycle crash in Longmeadow

Holyoke man dead following I-91 crash

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Hanna Guidry
At 8:45 p.m. Tuesday night, Massachusetts State Police responded to I-91 North in Longmeadow for a crash involving a motorcycle and a truck.

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Longmeadow School librarian arraigned in federal court

Middle school librarian facing child pornography charges

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A Longmeadow school librarian is facing federal child pornography charges.

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Fall is drawing near and Six Flags New England is ready to kick off the seasonal fun.

Six Flags New England preparing for upcoming fall events

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge and Nasya Blackshear
Fall is drawing near and Six Flags New England is ready to kick off the seasonal fun.

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Ghost gun seized on Carew St

Man arrested, ghost gun seized in Springfield

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A 19-year-old Springfield man has been arrested after police seized a ghost gun from him Tuesday evening.

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A teen from Enfield was arrested early Wednesday morning in connection to a stolen car in...

Enfield teen arrested in connection with stolen vehicle

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A teen from Enfield was arrested early Wednesday morning in connection to a stolen car in Wilbraham.
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A car connected a shooting in Springfield has been found across the border in Enfield...

Car connected to Springfield shooting found in Enfield

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A car connected a shooting in Springfield has been found across the border in Enfield Connecticut.

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A summer school graduation ceremony was held at Symphony Hall Tuesday.

Springfield summer school graduation ceremony at Symphony Hall

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Samantha Galicki, Sofia Abdullina and Photojournalist: Matt White
A summer school graduation ceremony held at Symphony Hall Tuesday.

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The grand marshal of the 73rd Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade has officially been revealed.

Grand marshal for St. Patrick’s Parade revealed

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Samantha Galicki and Sofia Abdullina
The grand marshal of the 73rd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade has officially been revealed.

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GENERIC Police lights

One-year-old sustains injuries after being attacked by dog in Windsor Locks

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Quinn Pramberger
A one-year-old sustained injuries after being attacked by a dog in Windsor Locks Tuesday evening.

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Ann Meyers-Drysdale stopped by the Basketball Hall of Fame Tuesday.

1993 Hall-of-famer visits Springfield

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Samantha Galicki and Sofia Abdullina
Ann Meyers-Drysdale stopped by the Basketball Hall of Fame Tuesday.

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Paving work is now underway on Morgan Road in West Springfield.

Paving underway in West Springfield

Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Sofia Abdullina
Paving work is now underway on Morgan Road in West Springfield.

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State leaders, officials, legislators, and stakeholders from Massachusetts traveled to Maine...

State leaders travel to investigate ‘forever chemicals’

Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM EDT
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By Samantha Galicki and Hanna Guidry
State leaders, officials, legislators, and stakeholders from Massachusetts traveled to Maine to get answers on how the state is responding to impacts of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances contamination.

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A man with autism who wandered away from his Ludlow home Monday night is now safe thanks to...

Project Lifesaver reunites man with family

Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Hanna Guidry
A man with autism who wandered away from his Ludlow home Monday night is now safe thanks to law enforcement and Project Lifesaver.

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Springfield has re-opened its cooling centers amid this stretch of hot weather.

Springfield, Greenfield open cooling centers

Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Sofia Abdullina
Springfield has re-opened its cooling centers amid this stretch of hot weather.

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If you’re a Greenfield resident, the city’s asking you conserve water in these dry conditions.

Greenfield asks residents to conserve water

Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Hanna Guidry
If you’re a Greenfield resident, the city’s asking you conserve water in these dry conditions.

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The United States attorney for Massachusetts Leah B. Foley announced today that 13 people have...

13 people charged for elder fraud scheme

Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Sofia Abdullina
The United States attorney for Massachusetts Leah B. Foley announced today that 13 people have been charged for operating a transnational elder fraud scheme.

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We're 30 days away from the Big E, and hiring is underway for the long-awaited event.

Big E job fair attracts applicants

Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM EDT
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By Tyler Beraldi, Sofia Abdullina and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
We’re 30 days away from the Big E, and hiring is underway for the long-awaited event.

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Tuesday, officials broke ground at the site of a brand-new truck stop and travel center on...

Officials broke ground on Chicopee travel center, truck stop

Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM EDT
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By Matt Price, Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Tuesday, officials broke ground at the site of a brand-new truck stop and travel center on Burnett Road, next to the Mass Pike entrance.

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A 26-year-old Pittsfield man, who allegedly attempted to break into a Trafton Road apartment...

Pittsfield man arrested following Springfield gun call

Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM EDT
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By Robin Stockler and Ryan Trowbridge
A 26-year-old Pittsfield man, who allegedly attempted to break into a Trafton Road apartment in Springfield while armed on Tuesday, has been arrested.

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The suspect in a weekend stabbing in Chicopee faced a judge Tuesday morning.

Arraignment held for Chicopee stabbing suspect

Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM EDT
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By Robin Stockler, Ryan Trowbridge, Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Robert Jewell and Hanna Guidry
The suspect in a weekend stabbing in Chicopee faced a judge Tuesday morning.

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A 21-year-old camp employee in Monterey drowned while swimming in Lake Buel on Sunday.

Camp counselor dies while swimming in Monterey lake

Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
A 21-year-old camp employee in Monterey drowned while swimming in Lake Buel on Sunday.

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Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested in connection to a stolen car in Springfield.

2 teens arrested after crashing stolen vehicle

Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM EDT
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By Robin Stockler and Adam Ostrow
Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested in connection to a stolen car in Springfield.

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State authorities have filed charges against a Lexington woman for her alleged involvement in...

State brings charges against alleged Western Mass. Ponzi scheme

Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
State authorities have filed charges against a Lexington woman for her alleged involvement in what they called “a front for a Ponzi scheme.”

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An East Longmeadow man has been sentenced in connection with a 2024 murder in Springfield.

East Longmeadow man sentenced for 2024 Springfield murder

Updated: Aug. 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
An East Longmeadow man has been sentenced in connection with a 2024 murder in Springfield.

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A meeting was held Monday in Blanford discussing the proposal of a lithium-ion battery storage...

Meeting held to discuss proposed lithium-ion storage facility

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM EDT
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By Samantha Galicki and Hanna Guidry
A meeting was held Monday in Blanford discussing the proposal of a lithium-ion battery storage park.

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Beyond Walls is back in the Paper City for the next few days, working on a mural painting in...

Artists painting new murals in Holyoke

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM EDT
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By Samantha Galicki and Sofia Abdullina
Beyond Walls is back in the Paper City for the next few days, working on a mural painting in Holyoke.

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The location for Tuesday’s special town election in Ware has changed.

Location change for special town election

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM EDT
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By Samantha Galicki and Sofia Abdullina
The location for Tuesday’s special town election in Ware has changed.

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The demolition of Baystate’s Mary Lane Hospital has officially begun.

Demolition underway at Baystate’s Mary Lane campus

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM EDT
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By Samantha Galicki and Hanna Guidry
The demolition of Baystate’s Mary Lane Hospital has officially begun.

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Southwick police are reminding residents to lock up, after several cars have been broken into...

Police report uptick in car break-ins

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM EDT
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By Samantha Galicki and Sofia Abdullina
Southwick police are reminding residents to lock up, after several cars have been broken into across town.

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A heads-up for any drivers heading through West Springfield.

West Springfield road paving to create closures and delays

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Hanna Guidry
A heads-up for any drivers heading through West Springfield.

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Chicopee police cruiser

2 people injured in Chicopee stabbing

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM EDT
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By Mark Gardyna
Police are currently investigating a crime scene at a home on Springfield St in Chicopee.

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Officials in Connecticut recently sent out a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Officials call for a change to sewage dumping in Connecticut River

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Robert Jewell
Officials in Connecticut recently sent out a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, after the city of Holyoke dumped millions of gallons of rainwater and untreated sewage in just one day, into the river through multiple locations.

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The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office is taking a unique approach to combatting repeat offenders...

Hampden Co. Sheriff’s Department featured in new A&E show

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM EDT
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By Ben Goodman and Ryan Trowbridge
The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office is taking a unique approach to combatting repeat offenders in western Massachusetts.

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Following the federal government’s cuts to Medicaid, one man is working with local law...

‘Bob the Bike Guy’ giving back to community to combat government cuts

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM EDT
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By Tyler Beraldi, Sofia Abdullina, Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti and Ryan Trowbridge
Following the federal government’s cuts to Medicaid, one man is working with local law enforcement to give free medical supplies to the community.

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The owner of the affected yard has spoken exclusively with Western Mass News.

Scrap yard owner speaks out after four-alarm fire

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM EDT
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By Matt Price, Hanna Guidry and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
The owner of the affected yard has spoken exclusively with Western Mass News.

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The Sturbridge Fire Department has shared new information about a fire they responded to in a...

Fire officials issue warning after Sturbridge garbage truck fire

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
The Sturbridge Fire Department sharing new info about a fire they responded to in a garbage truck on Friday.

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Because of this week’s hot weather, the city of Springfield has reopened its cooling centers.

Communities open cooling centers amid expected hot weather

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
Because of this week’s hot weather, the city of Springfield has reopened its cooling centers.

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Everyone is okay after a two-alarm fire in Sturbridge Sunday night.

Sturbridge firefighters extinguish apartment building fire

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM EDT
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By Caleb Cook and Ryan Trowbridge
Everyone is okay after a two-alarm fire in Sturbridge Sunday night.

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Crews battled a brush fire near the Montague transfer station Sunday afternoon.

Crews battle fire near Montague transfer station

Updated: Aug. 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM EDT
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By Nasya Blackshear and Ryan Trowbridge
Crews battled a brush fire near the Montague transfer station Sunday afternoon.

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Westfield MA car show

3rd annual Westfield Classic Car Show held to benefit Veteran’s Food Bank

Updated: Aug. 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM EDT
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By Mark Gardyna and Photojournalist: Rick Mora
The third ever Westfield Classic Car Show happened on Sunday on North Elm Street.

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WGGB Traffic Alert

Longmeadow DPW set to make road repairs

Updated: Aug. 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
The Town of Longmeadow will be taking care of some paving work starting Monday and could last until Friday.

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WGGB Traffic Alert

City of Springfield to make road repairs this week

Updated: Aug. 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
If you were planning on hitting the Springfield streets tonight for midnight cruise, you might end up getting detoured.

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Nex-Gen car show

Nex-Gen car show held at Dazed Cannabis

Updated: Aug. 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
The Nex-Gen Car Show returned to Holyoke Saturday for enthusiasts to show off their rides and compete for prizes.

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African Community Festival 2025

3rd annual African Community Festival held at Marshall Roy Park

Updated: Aug. 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
The Third African Community Festival was held at Marshall Roy Park here in Springfield.

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No major injuries reported by Laredo Police Department.

Car accident sends 5 people to hospital

Updated: Aug. 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
A car accident in Orange sent 5 people to the hospital with serious injuries and one person had to be transported via Life Flight.
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