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Worcester, MA
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Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Prompts Delays On I-290 In Central Mass
A tractor-trailer rollover crash shut down a major highway in Central Massachusetts, prompting delays of nearly an hour. The crash happened near Exit 26 on I-290 East in Shrewsbury just before 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, according to MassDOT on Twitter. Tractor trailer rollover crash in #Shrewsbury on I-290-EB at exit 26 (Rt 140). I-290 EB at Exit 26 (Rt 140) is currently closed. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) November 18, 2022 The incident, which involved several cars, blocked all three travel lanes and caused a backup to Plantation Street in Worcester, WBZ Traffic said on Twitter…
Lynn, MA
Police & Fire
Woman Airlifted After Reportedly Hit At Car Wash On Route 1 In Peabody
A pedestrian-involved crash at a car wash caused significant delays on a major route in Peabody, authorities and reports said. The incident happened at the Turnpike Car Wash on Route 1 in Peabody around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, WCVB reports. Both lanes of Route 1 and the ramp to I-95 south were both closed as a result, MassDOT said on Twitter. Crash with serious injuries in #Peabody on US-1-NB/SB. The Ramp I-95SB to US-1 SB is currently closed. US-1 is currently closed in both directions for medflight operations. Expect Delays. — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) October 27, 2022 …
Cambridge, MA
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Tractor-Trailer Crash, Fuel Spill Cause Delays On I-495 South In Hopkinton
Multiple crews were on the scene of a large fuel spill after a tractor-trailer crashed on I-495 south in Hopkinton. The incident happened near Exit 58 on the afternoon of Monday, Oct. 17, according to a Tweet from MassDOT. Update: Large fuel spill. Cleanup ongoing. https://t.co/6FRYJqbfrR — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) October 17, 2022 The fuel from the truck was said to have spilled on the ramps from I-495 to the Mass Pike, Westborough Fire said on Twitter. ** Traffic Alert ** Westborough firefighters are working a crash involving a tractor trailer with fuel spill on the ramps…
Dorchester, MA
News
Climate Change Protestors Disrupt Morning Commute Throughout Boston Area
An organization pushing for climate change reform took to the streets of Boston Wednesday morning, Sept. 21 in an effort to make Massachusetts ban new fossil fuel infrastructure. The organization, known as Extinction Rebellion, is a movement that strives to persuade governments to "act justly" on the climate emergency, according to their website. Massachusetts must place the well-being of every present and future human being above the fossil fuel industry's profits... Posted by Extinction Rebellion Boston on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Extinction Rebellion coordinates non-violent de…
Cambridge, MA
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Rental Truck Fire Closes Exit 131 On Mass Pike In Cambridge
A rental truck fully engulfed in flames forced an exit on the Mass Pike to close at the start of the afternoon rush, authorities said. The incident happened at exit 131 on I-90 eastbound in Cambridge around 3:48 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, MassDOT said on Twitter. Vehicle Fire in #Cambridge on I-90 EB, At Exit 131. The Ramp to Exit 131 is currently closed. Expect delays — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) August 22, 2022 Boston and Cambridge Fire were working to put out the flames, Massachusetts State Police said on Twitter. Rental Truck fully engulfed in flames on Exit 131 ramp from…
Worcester, MA
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Fallen Highway Sign Shuts Down Right Lane On I-190 South In Central Mass
A large highway sign took a dive onto I-190 in Worcester Tuesday morning, Aug. 9, resulting in the closure of the right lane. The incident was reported on I-190 South just before Exit 1 by MassDOT after 8 a.m. A person driving by captured the scene showing traffic cones blocking off the ramp. Traffic was being detoured to Exit 2 as a result. The damage was cleared around 8:43 a.m., NBC Boston reports. No word on what caused the sign to crash.
Worcester, MA
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IDs Released For Connecticut Duo Killed In Massachusetts Rollover Crash
Authorities have identified the Connecticut duo killed in a morning rollover crash on I-290 in Worcester as Luc Morin, age 65, and Christine Banavige, age 52, both of New Britain. They were killed after their pickup truck rolled over after being struck by a 2009 Toyota Matrix, Massachusetts State Police said. The crash was reported just before Exit 24 on the morning of Saturday, July 30, according to a Tweet from MassDOT. Rollover crash with serious injuries in #Worcester on I-290-EB near exit 24. Two right lanes closed 2 RTLs closed. Expect delays in the area. — Mass. Transportation …
Worcester, MA
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Connecticut Duo Killed In Morning Rollover Crash In Massachusetts: Report
Two people have died after their pickup truck rolled over on I-290 in Worcester, NECN reports. The victims were identified as a 65-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman from New Britain, Connecticut, the outlet said citing Massachusetts State Police. Their identities were not officially released. Another vehicle was also involved and the driver of that car was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, NECN continued. The crash was reported by Exit 24 just on the morning of Saturday, July 30, according to a Tweet from MassDOT. Rollover crash with serious injuries in #Worcester on …
Cambridge, MA
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Dump Truck Spills Concrete Across I-495 In Northern Massachusetts
Crews were on the scene where a dump truck spilled wet concrete across all three lanes of I-495 southbound near exit 88 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts State Police said on Twitter. Troopers on scene, Rt 495 SB, south of Rt 3 Chelmsford, where dump truck spilled wet concrete across all three lanes. Multiple vehicles have driven through the concrete. All 3 travel lanes are now closed for cleanup of the cement. Traffic getting by in BDL only. #MATraffic — Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) July 20, 2022 All three lanes and exit were closed as crews worked to clean up the mess, MassDOT sai…
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out On 20th Floor Of Downtown Boston High-Rise
One person is in the hospital after a fire broke out on the 20th floor of a new high-rise building in downtown Boston, Boston EMS said on Twitter. Fire is knocked down, BFD still clearing a smoke condition on floors 20 & 21. No further patients at this time. Boston EMS units standing by. pic.twitter.com/U0WsFwXXSz — Boston EMS (@BOSTON_EMS) June 24, 2022 The fire occurred at the building, located at 1 Congress Street, around 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 24. Two people were treated on scene and one person was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, Boston EMS said. Boston …
Cambridge, MA
Police & Fire
Massachusetts Woman Steals Police Cruiser, Leads Chase Through Boston: Report
A Malden woman is facing charges after stealing a police cruiser and leading State Troopers on a chase through Boston, multiple news sources report. Renelle Sonia, 38, allegedly stole a Malden Police cruiser shortly before midnight on Tuesday, June 7, Boston25 reports. After Malden Police issued an alert about the missing cruiser, Massachusetts State Police found it on the I-93 South by Mass Ave, WHDH reports. Sonia also refused to stop for police, the outlet reports. Cameras from @MassDOT catch @MassStatePolice inside the O’Neill Tunnel going after the missing @MaldenPolice cruise…
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Two Killed In Head-On Worcester County Crash Involving Pickup Truck, SUV
Police are investigating after two men were killed and a third seriously injured in a head-on crash in the region. The crash took place in Worcester County around 12:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 14 on Route 49 at Flagg Road in East Brookfield, Massachusetts State Police said. According to state police, a preliminary investigation indicates that a 2021 Nissan Rogue, driven by a 60-old-man from Fitchburg, was traveling northbound and a 2018 Toyota Tacoma, driven by a 71-year-old man from Leicester, was traveling southbound on Route 49. As the vehicles converged in the area of Flagg Road…
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