FOXBORO -- An elderly California woman was killed in a two-car accident Thursday afternoon at the intersection of North and Chestnut streets.

Georgianna Smith, 85, of Hemmet, Calif., was pronounced dead at Rhode Island Hospital in Provi dence a few hours after the 12:30 p.m.

Police said she suffered multiple internal injuries in the crash.

She was the passenger in a car driven by Dixie Buckland, 60, of Walpole. Buckland was in fair condition this morning at Rhode Island Hospital.

The car was struck broadside on the passenger side by a van driven by John Rego, 23, of Fall River, police said. Fire officials say Rego was very shaken by the accident, but declined to be taken by ambulance to the hospital. The intersection has seen many accidents over the years.

Thursday's crash came amidst an unusually busy day for local safety officials. The Foxboro fire department responded to 20 calls during the day. Other details about the accident and information about any citations that may be issued were not available this morning.

The investigation into the acci dent continues. Foxboro Police Sgt. Allan Haskell and Patrolman Robert Ford are conducting the investigation.