Learn · Sentences Describing an Accident
The police blocked the road to investigate the scene of the crash.
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The police blocked the road to investigate the scene of the crash.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Reporting News
Police blocked the road to investigate the accident.
Describing an Event
The road was blocked by police while they investigated the crash site.
Giving Explanation
The road was closed because the police were investigating a crash.
Speculating
The police probably blocked the road to ensure the safety of the investigation.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Law enforcement officials closed the roadway to conduct an investigation into the vehicular collision.
Casual
The cops shut down the street to look into the car wreck.
Simpler English
Police closed the road to check the crash.
Phrases to learn
blocked the road
To obstruct or close a road, typically for safety or investigative purposes.
investigate the scene
To examine a location carefully to gather evidence or information.