Truck crash, fire closes portion of Rye beach

Paul Feely, The New Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester
Updated ·1 min read

Jun. 18—A section of Wallis Sands Beach in Rye was closed early Sunday after a vehicle crashed and burst into flames, police said.

Rye police said officers responded around 5:30 a.m. to reports of a single-vehicle crash that caught fire at Wallis Sands State Park.

According to police, upon arrival officers reported finding a 2023 Ford F-150 100 on the sand 100 feet below the roadway. The vehicle fire was "fully involved," officials said.

One person was transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital for treatment of their injuries, police said. Their condition was not known Sunday afternoon.

Police said the truck appeared to be going south on Ocean Boulevard prior to the crash and speed appears to have been a factor, according to witnesses.

Wallis Sands State Park staff closed a section of the beach due to possible debris. Visitors were asked to check with lifeguard staff for locations on the beach to swim.

Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact Rye police at 603-964-5522.