Bourne, MA (October 12, 2025) – A multi-vehicle crash involving cars and a truck closed the Bourne Bridge in both directions for hours Sunday afternoon and left one driver with serious injuries, according to Massachusetts State Police and local officials.
Accident Details: State Police responded just after 1 p.m. for a report of several vehicles colliding on the bridge. One driver became trapped and was extricated before being transported to St. Luke’s Hospital with serious injuries. Photos shared by local agencies showed multiple damaged vehicles and crews staging on both approaches to the span. Traffic to and from Cape Cod was halted during peak weekend travel while responders stabilized the scene and towed vehicles from the bridge deck. Officials later confirmed the bridge reopened after investigators completed on-scene work.
Investigation: Massachusetts State Police are leading the investigation and have not released details about the cause, the total number of vehicles involved, or potential citations. Troopers are reviewing vehicle damage patterns and any available traffic-camera or bystander video to reconstruct lane positions and approach speeds on the narrow bridge deck.
Legal Considerations: Collisions on constrained structures like the Bourne Bridge often turn on following distance, speed, and safe lane discipline. When a truck is involved, investigators may also review maintenance records, driver hours, and load securement to assess any regulatory issues. Injured motorists may seek compensation for medical care and related losses if negligence is established.
This was a frightening incident for everyone on the bridge and motorists throughout the Cape corridor. I wish the injured driver a full and steady recovery.
Sources: TurnTo10