Crime & Safety
Lanes Reopened On I-495 Open After Tractor-Trailer Rollover
Commuters experienced heavy delays on I-495 South up to Route 20 in Marlborough.
WESTBOROUGH, MA- Commuters saw heavy delays on I-495 South in Westborpugh righ before rush hour on Thursday. A tractor-trailer rolled over on the highway, shutting down all three lanes for an hour.
The accident happened on I-495 South at Exit 23A, the Route 9 interchange. State police said minor injuries were reported, no hazardous material was spilled. Cargo from inside the truck was offloaded and the truck was removed, state police said.
The crash caused heavy delays on I-495 South up to Route 20 in Marlborough.
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Westborough Firefighters are working this TT Unit roll over on I-495 South at Exit 23. Three lanes blocked. Ramp from 9 East is closed. @MassStatePolice pic.twitter.com/mAGUwnr9EA
— Westboro Fire Dept (@WestboroughFire) March 7, 2019
** Update Westborough ** One lane on I-495 south is open. @MassStatePolice pic.twitter.com/wmbMiO9R0p
— Westboro Fire Dept (@WestboroughFire) March 7, 2019
#MAtraffic update: Cargo being off-loaded, then truck will be removed. Expect heavy delays to continue, I-495 SB in #Westborough just south of Route 9 (exit 23). Seek alternate route. pic.twitter.com/ttR3M8grr0
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) March 7, 2019
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