Oxford Police & Fire Rescue 2 Capsized Kayakers From French River

It was a rough start to 2019 for 2 people kayaking on the French River in Oxford on New Year’s Day.  Oxford Police were dispatched to the area of 80 Harwood Street on the French River Bridge for the report of 2 kayakers requesting assistance. The pair was uninjured, but were stuck in the woods…

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2 Alarm Fire Destroys Oxford Home

Fire crews from all over the area were hard at work on Monday afternoon battling a 2 alarm fire that destroyed a home on Millbury Road in Oxford. Heavy smoke could be seen in the area and damage appears to be extensive.   The Oxford Fire Department says the original call came in just after 3PM. …

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Unsecure Message Board Strikes Car In Oxford

First responders from Oxford Police and Oxford Fire/EMS were dispatched to Main Street (Route 12) at around 8:45PM on Friday, September 14th.  Several 911 calls were received about a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Main and Turner Road. Police say a 2017 Ford F-150 pickup truck was travelling south on Main Street towing a…

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Helmet Prevents Serious Injury In Route 20 Motorcycle Crash

Oxford Police are crediting a DOT helmet for preventing serious injury after a single motorcycle crash on Route 20 on Friday night, September 7th.  Police and EMTs responded to the scene and transported the operator to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Massachusetts Law states, “Every person operating a motorcycle or riding as a…

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Another Crash On Main Street In Oxford

Oxford Police and Fire-EMS responded to yet another car crash on Main Street on Saturday.  This time a vehicle left the roadway, jumped up over the sidewalk and crashed into a stone wall in front of 474 Main Street. The vehicle was towed away from the scene early on Saturday afternoon.  There is no word…

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Rollover Crash On Comins Road In North Oxford

Oxford Police, Fire and EMS were on the scene of a very serious 2 vehicle collision on Comins Road in North Oxford on Friday afternoon just before 1PM.  Two pickup trucks were involved, with one truck flipping over onto its roof. Oxford Police say one driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment and…

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Car Vs Pole On Main Street In Oxford

Oxford Police and Fire-EMS responded to a vehicle off the road into a pole at the intersection of Main Street and Millbury Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon. Power was knocked out to the area for a short time while crews made repairs.  We have not been able to get word of any injuries or charges that…

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Minor Injuries From Oxford Crash

At approximately 9:15 on Tuesday Morning, Oxford Police and Fire-EMS responded to the scene of a two vehicle crash on Charlton Street.  Ambulances transported patients from the scene to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries.  No further information was available.    

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Water Main Break In Oxford

Oxford Police and Fire-EMS were on scene of a water main break on Walnut Street in town on Wednesday afternoon.  A portion of the street is still closed as emergency repairs will be taking place as soon as possible.

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No Need For Concern After Several Recent Fires In Oxford

If you’ve been following our website in the recent months, you have seen quite a few fires reported on, many of them in Oxford.  We have gotten several questions and comments both on social media and on our website wondering why there are so many fires in that town lately. THE LAKE 940 reached out…

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