CHARLTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Two people have died after a crash on Route 20 in Charlton Thursday involving a motorcycle and vehicle.

Charlton Police were called to the crash around 11:00 a.m. and closed all lanes of Route 20 near the Tree House Brewing Company. The motorcyclist and a passenger in the other vehicle were killed in the crash.

A preliminary investigation revealed a 2008 Suzuki motorcycle was traveling east on Route 20 and a 2015 Subaru Legacy was turning left onto Route 20 when they collided. Route 20 was closed from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. as police investigated a crash.

Charlton Police were assisted by the Charlton Fire Department, Sturbridge Police, State Police and MassDOT. The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the crash.

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