Fatal Crash Shuts New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge, Snarls Traffic

A multi-vehicle crash on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge caused significant traffic delays on the Brooklyn-bound upper level, with two lanes blocked and no reported injuries. The incident contributed to holiday traffic snarls in New York City, compounded by various street closures for Fourth of July events, including fireworks and parades. Meanwhile, a fatal crash on the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge in Massachusetts resulted in the death of Gregory Crook McGuire, who lost control of his vehicle and collided with a pickup truck, suffering catastrophic damage. The crash forced the closure of Route 6 to both vehicle and marine traffic for several hours, with authorities clearing debris and inspecting the bridge for damage before reopening marine traffic. The driver of the pickup truck sustained minor injuries. Commuters were advised to use alternate routes due to these closures and ongoing traffic disruptions.