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Paxton Police Close Section of Route 122 for Active Investigation Tied to Worcester
Paxton police shut down Pleasant Street (Route 122) from the Public Safety Building to the Worcester city line Wednesday morning for an active investigation they say originated in Worcester. Few details have been released.
PAXTON, Mass. â Police closed a stretch of Pleasant Street, also known as Route 122, from the Public Safety Building to the Worcester city line on Wednesday morning while conducting what the department described as an active police investigation.
In a Facebook post shortly after 10:20 a.m., Paxton police said the incident is believed to have originated in Worcester. The department did not specify the nature of the investigation, whether anyone was injured, or whether any arrests had been made.
Police said additional information would be released once the investigation is complete. As of Wednesday morning, no further details had been made public.
The closure affects a main commuter corridor linking Paxton to Worcester, and drivers were advised to expect detours in the area while the scene remained active.
Residents with information relevant to the investigation were encouraged to contact Paxton police. This story will be updated as officials release more information.