Traffic & Transit
I-495 Down To 2 Lanes After Four Car Crash in Westborough
Massachusetts State Police said four cars were involved including a tractor-trailer and a box truck and two people were injured.
WESTBOROUGH, MA — A four car crash involving a tractor-trailer and a box truck caused a backup on I-495 South in Westborough, Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred just before the Massachusetts Turnpike Exit 22.
Massachusetts State Police said the crash was called in at 3:25 and caused a six mile backup. Two of the drivers, including the driver of the tractor-trailer, were taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center to be treated for injuries, according to state police.
The driver of the box truck was given a citation for speeding, following too closely and a marked lanes switch.
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I-495 South was down to two lanes and fire officials warned drivers to use caution as first responders may be in the road.
Expect delays.
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#MAtraffic crash with injuries Rte 495 SB @ I-90 in #Westborough. RTL and BDL closed. pic.twitter.com/XWhwmC9xtS
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) May 23, 2019
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