Crime & Safety
I-93 Traffic: 5-Mile Backup, Police Say
A second crash in the area, coupled with holiday traffic, is making for a tough ride.

TEWKSBURY, MA — Two "minor crashes" on I-93 South backed up traffic 5 miles, State Police said. Patch reporter Dave Copeland took this photo after sitting in said traffic, and Google Maps confirmed a southbound backup to 133. The northbound curiosity delays were less intense but still a bother.
The crashes occurred between Wilmington and Andover, according to reports.
Google Maps appear to show the backup having finally dissipated by about 4:20 p.m.
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