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Massachusetts is deploying 400 new thermal camera systems to catch wrong-way drivers—triggering red lights and alerting police in real time—after a fatal crash killed a state trooper. With a $75 million investment, the state is also upgrading roadways, signage, and even exploring app-based warnings to prevent future tragedies. Officials, joined by grieving families, stress this isn’t just tech—it’s about saving lives. Pilot programs show dramatic results: Connecticut saw an 86% drop in wrong-way incidents. With nearly 700 such crashes reported in two years, authorities urge drivers to stay alert and sober, because no one should rely on troopers as the only safety net.

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