St. Johnsbury Center, VT (April 16, 2026) – A head-on collision at a busy intersection in St. Johnsbury Center resulted in injuries Thursday evening.
According to reports, the crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. at the traffic light-controlled intersection of Memorial Dr and the entrance to the Green Mountain Marketplace.
Authorities say a Ford Explorer and a Toyota Corolla collided head-on, leaving both vehicles heavily damaged and coming to rest in the middle of the roadway.
Emergency crews responded to the scene to assist those involved and assess injuries. The collision temporarily blocked traffic in both directions for approximately 40 minutes while crews worked to clear the wreckage.
The incident remains under investigation, and additional details may be released as they become available.
We are thinking of those injured and wish them a full recovery.
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