Traffic & Transit

Tanker Hauling Liquid Nitrogen Crashes In Auburn

One person was hospitalized Sunday afternoon following the collision along Route 12.

AUBURN, MA — Route 12 was shut down in Auburn Sunday evening following a collision between a tanker hauling liquid nitrogen and a minivan, according to public safety officials.

The collision was reported near 3 p.m. Sunday near Water Street, which is close to on and off-ramps to I-290 and the Mass Pike. One person was taken to a local hospital following the crash.

Neither the tanker nor the van were able to be driven from the scene, according to Auburn Chief Andrew Sluckis.

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