Truck Crash Moves Tracks on West Street Bridge

MBTA officials are checking the train tracks.

Posted Thu, May 12, 2016 at 4:25 pm ET|Updated Thu, May 12, 2016 at 4:38 pm ET

WALPOLE, MA - The West Street in Walpole has been closed due to an accident in the area.

Thursday afternoon, a truck struck a bridge on the street, shaking the bridge and train tracks above.

BREAKING: #MBTA commuter rail tracks are being inspected in #Walpole because a truck hit a bridge on West Street. pic.twitter.com/q16H09bxza

— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) May 12, 2016

MBTA officials are inspecting the tracks. Franklin Line commuters should expect delays.

Cement truck hit train bridge earlier on West St. Impact caused bridge to move. West St detoured - West & Norfolk and West & Spring.

— Chief Carmichael (@WalpoleChief) May 12, 2016

This article will be updated when more information becomes available.

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