One arrested after crashing into police cruisers on I-291 in Springfield
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Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh told 22News that a suspect hit at least two cruisers, and two suspects were in custody. One person has been arrested and one person has been released. One officer has been taken to the hospital for their injuries. This is in connection with an incident in the area of Armory Street in Springfield.
Mass511 reports that I-291 eastbound was closed in Springfield near Exits 1 and 3, but has since reopened.
22News will update this story as soon as more information becomes available.
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