According to CBS 12 in Providence, traffic was backed up for miles after a multi-car crash shut down I-195 on Friday. The crash that involved four vehicles happened on I-195 West near Exit 26 causing the westbound side of the highway to be shut down for nearly an hour due to low light conditions. Police said a 37-year-old New Bedford man was thrown from his car and suffered serious injuries as he was helped by a good Samaritan before being transported to the hospital.

Seven other people were also injured in the crash with the extent of their injuries is unknown at this time and remains under investigation.