Heavy Rain Causes Multiple Crashes On Highways Across NH

MERRIMACK, NH — Heavy rain came down Saturday across the state causing ponding of water on several highways. NH State Police responded to numerous accidents on highways.

In Merrimack, on the Everett Turnpike south, near the Nashua line, a vehicle hydroplaned and hit the guardrail, and then was struck by another passenger car. After the initial crash, a box truck rear-ended one of the vehicles pushing it into the guardrail. Merrimack Fire transported one person to the hospital with what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries.

Moments after the Merrimack crash a multi-vehicle accident occurred on Everett South at exit 8. Two vehicles struck each other, and a third vehicle attempting to avoid the collision crashed. No one required medical attention.

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation worked throughout the day to clear storm drains to help reduce the ponding.

NH State Police lowered the speed to 45 mph on most highways, and remind people to slow down in heavy rain.

©Jeffrey Hastings www.frameofmindphoto.com/news.