Massachusetts

Traffic nightmare as I-93 south shuts down during morning commute after tractor-trailer crash

Delays of up to two hours were reported, as traffic was backed up 8 or 9 miles

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Interstate 93 south was shut down four hours on Monday in the Wilmington, Massachusetts, area following a tractor-trailer rollover, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

MassDOT said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, around 5:20 a.m. that the crash occurred on I-93 south at Exit 35. The tractor-trailer was reportedly carrying junked car parts.

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All southbound lanes were shut down, with traffic being detoured.

Heavy delays of up to two hours were reported, with traffic backed up 8 or 9 miles. There was no word on any injuries.

Aerial footage from the scene showed the tractor-trailer bed on its side, surrounded by a large field of debris. At least one other vehicle could be seen on a flatbed tow truck. At least one lane of southbound traffic appeared to be getting by the accident scene.

Massachusetts State Police said around 7:30 a.m. that significant traffic delays remained on I-93 south. Only one of four lanes was open, and drivers are urged to seek alternate routes if possible.

In a subsequent update around 8 a.m., state police said the cleanup is ongoing and is expected to last more than three hours.

They provided a final update around 10:15 a.m. saying that all lanes had been reopened.

No further details were immediately available.

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