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Traffic instantly transformed from a flowing stream into a paralyzed gridlock. Within minutes, the sound of sirens cut through the air as Shrewsbury officers, firefighters, and Worcester EMS rushed to the scene. The impact was severe—the front ends of both vehicles were heavily damaged, and debris was scattered across the road.

A head-on crash on Highway 20 left one person dead and two injured. highway-20-accident-today

For hours, the heart of Shrewsbury was brought to a standstill. The road was closed between South Street and Centech Boulevard, forcing commuters to detour and creating a somber atmosphere as the CEMLEC (Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council) Crash Reconstruction team investigated, their cameras clicking in the afternoon light. By late afternoon, the scene was cleared, but the road felt different—quieter, more cautious, and remembering the life lost in just a fraction of a second. Traffic instantly transformed from a flowing stream into