Car accident prompts traffic backup on Braga Bridge

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — Traffic came to a halt on the Braga Bridge Monday night after a multi-car accident temporarily closed the westbound lanes.

Massachusetts State Police told NBC 10 the accident involved injury but did not specify the extent or a cause of the crash.

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NBC 10 crews on the scene observed several cars on tow trucks with visible damage. A large backup of traffic along the bridge could be seen until around 9 p.m. when traffic cleared.

Massachusetts State Police confirmed to NBC 10 the reopening of one lane of traffic.

NBC 10's Joanna Bouras contributed to this report.