A Norwood woman died in a crash involving a tractor trailer, an SUV and a pickup truck on Route 1 south in Sharon Tuesday afternoon, according to State Police.
The woman, 29, was a passenger in a 2017 Ford Escape that struck the tractor trailer, and then a Ford pickup truck, State Police said in a statement.
She suffered serious injuries and was transported to Rhode Island Hospital where she was pronounced dead, State Police said in a statement.
Her name was not immediately released.
State troopers responded around 12:05 p.m. to a report of a crash near Old Post Road. The Escape crashed into the back of a 2010 Peterbilt tractor trailer that was stopped in the breakdown lane, State Police said.
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The Escape, driven by a 32-year-old Norwood man, then spun into the left lane and struck a 2015 Ford pick-up driving by, the statement said.
The two drivers were taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries. The driver and passenger of the trailer truck were outside of the vehicle and uninjured, State Police said.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by State Police.
Travis Andersen of the Globe staff contributed to this story.
Troopers on scene along w/ @SharonMAPolice for crash between tractor-trailer and another vehicle, Rt. 1 SB, Sharon. Serious injuries. MSP patrols, Crime Scene, Collision Reconstruction, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement and detectives all on scene. Investigation ongoing.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) February 1, 2022
Active State Police/Sharon Police crash investigation, Route One South just before Mick Morgan's. Traffic is currently being diverted back onto Route 95 South . Please avoid the area as State Police work reconstruction. pic.twitter.com/CPKhcjcmRq
— Sharonmapolice (@SharonMAPolice) February 1, 2022