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Single-Vehicle Crash on Route 16 Prompts Response from Hardwick Fire
December 28, 2025 | VERMONT
Courtesy of Hardwick Fire Department, Correspondent

Hardwick Fire Department personnel work at the scene of a single-vehicle accident on Route 16 in East Hardwick, where winter road conditions contributed to hazardous driving conditions.
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
On December 28, 2025, at approximately 4:13 p.m., the Hardwick Fire Department was dispatched to a single motor vehicle accident on Route 16 in East Hardwick. Engine 1 responded with nine members to the scene, where crews assisted with scene safety and coordination while slick and icy road conditions were present. All personnel and equipment were clear and returning to quarters in about one hour. Officials reminded motorists to use caution, as icy conditions were expected to continue into the following day.