On Friday, June 21, at dogpilecom highway in Randolph (new Hampshire) was the «monstrous» accident, which killed at least 7 riders. Another 3 wounded.
According to police, the incident occurred because of a collision motorcyclists and truck Dodge 2500 — which the rescue workers, upon arrival, found on the side of the fire. At the moment the authorities did not report what was the cause of the tragedy.
The witnesses of the accident tried to provide first aid, however for some it was already too late: all 7 of the victims died on the spot. 2 the wounded were taken to Androscoggin Valley Hospital, 1 — by helicopter to Maine Medical. Their condition is not known.
#Breaking News: WMUR has a crew on the way to the scene of this serious crash involving multiple motorcycles and a truck on Route 2 in Randolph. This story will be updated: https://t.co/boT1cuHmVk
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— WMUR TV (@WMUR9) June 22, 2019
«Everywhere there was debris. recalls collision 21-year-old Miranda Thompson from Manchester in an interview with the Associated Press — was lying In the grass, some did them bandages and tried to make sure they do not move. <…> It was a sad day for all».
According to Charlie Saint-Clair, Executive Director of the Laconia Motorcycle Week Association, is one of the worst accidents involving motorcyclists in new Hampshire for a long time.
«The scale of the tragedy is striking. — he said — the mind can not understand how could happen. These people just wanted to go out and enjoy the weather».
“There was debris everywhere… it made you realize how fast your life can change in a second,” said Miranda Thompson of Manchester, who came upon a horrific crash on Rt. 2 in Randolph with 7 fatalities. (Photo: Miranda Thompson) pic.twitter.com/rinYzRwXmS
— Jason Schreiber (@Schreibernews) June 22, 2019
The man added that as far as he knows, all of the victims were veterans of the naval forces, consisting of the same motorcycle club.
The state’s Governor Chris Sununu also commented on the tragedy, saying that «our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and first responders first arrived on the call».
