Middlesex, VT (August 14, 2026) – A two-vehicle wreck with injuries was reported on I-89 Thursday afternoon, August 13, according to dispatch reports. The crash was reported around 4:30 p.m.
Details about the vehicles involved and the extent of the injuries were not immediately available.
Our thoughts go out to the victims as we hope for their recovery.
Why Do Highway Crash Locations Lack a Specific Mile Marker in Early Reports?
In the first minutes after a call comes in, dispatchers usually relay the general road and direction before a more precise location is confirmed, especially if the initial caller was still moving or unsure of their exact position. A specific mile marker or exit number sometimes follows once responding units arrive and can pinpoint the spot.
Highway crashes reported by passing motorists can also come in with limited detail, since a driver calling while still on the road may only have time to note the general area before continuing to a safe pull-off point. This differs from a crash reported by someone stopped directly at the scene.
Once crews arrive, they typically relay a more exact location back to dispatch, which can also help with directing additional resources or estimating how long a closure might last. Early alerts, like this one, frequently get refined as more information comes in.
