Route 1 Havoc: Serious Crash Renders Lafayette Road Impassable in North Hampton

A serene Saturday morning in North Hampton was abruptly shattered by a significant two-vehicle crash on one of its busiest arteries, Route 1, also known as Lafayette Road. The collision, occurring around 8:30 AM near the intersection with Winnacunnet Road, quickly drew emergency responders and brought traffic to a standstill, turning a routine commute into a scene of chaos.

The severity of the incident was immediately apparent, with one driver sustaining serious, albeit thankfully non-life-threatening, injuries.

They were swiftly transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital for urgent medical attention, a testament to the rapid response of local emergency medical services. The second driver involved in the accident was evaluated at the scene for minor injuries and, fortunately, released without requiring hospitalization, highlighting the differing impacts of the collision.

In the wake of the collision, Lafayette Road northbound was entirely shut down, creating significant disruption for morning travelers and rerouting traffic through alternative pathways.

For approximately two hours, the vital thoroughfare remained impassable as North Hampton Fire Department personnel worked tirelessly alongside New Hampshire State Police troopers to secure the scene, attend to the injured, and manage the extensive debris. Their coordinated efforts were crucial in ensuring public safety and beginning the painstaking process of investigation.

The exact circumstances leading to this unsettling crash are now the subject of an active and thorough investigation by authorities.

Officials are urging anyone with information or who may have witnessed the event to come forward, as they work diligently to piece together the events that transpired on this otherwise quiet Saturday, seeking to understand the cause and prevent future incidents.