Nearly 500 crashes reported in Mass. during weekend snowstorm

Massachusetts State Police say they have responded to nearly 500 crashes already during this weekend’s snow and ice storm.

A police spokesman said in an email that, as of 8:55 p.m. that they had responded to 497 crashes — 17 resulting in injuries — and assisted 398 motorists. It's more than twice as many crashes as last weekend’s storm or the Sunday before.

Shortly before 9 a.m., state police said a tractor trailer carrying non-hazardous material on Interstate 95 north in Burlington struck the Route 3 overpass bridge. MassDOT officials evaluated the damage to the bridge and determined it remained structurally sound. All travel lanes reopened by 10:30 a.m.

For the safety of motorists, state highway officials reduced the speed limit on the Massachusetts Turpike to 40 mph.

Slick road conditions were reported in parts of Massachusetts due to the snowstorm.

In Worcester, therewas a mix of freezing rain and rain. Plow crews are working, but there are still messy conditions along the roads.

If you're near a plow, be careful. Worcester police put out a warning to be sure to stay 200 feet behind the plow and never to pass them on the right side.
 
A winter parking ban is in effect in Worcester to ensure that the roads are clear. And the city is towing and ticketing to enforce the ban.

Multiple cars along the Massachusetts Turnpike appeared to have gotten stuck or spun out on Sunday morning. The Duxbury Fire Department responded to a car off the road on Route 3 around 7:30 a.m.

⚠️ USE CAUTION on the roads ⚠️ #DXFD on scene of a MVA route 3 north near mm 22. At the same time we have two ongoing medical emergencies we are responding to and have requested mutual aid from Kingston to assist. pic.twitter.com/3jQ1UjL3uu

— Duxbury Fire PIO (@DXFD_PIO) February 16, 2025

New Hampshire State Police were also very busy on Sunday responding to numerous crashes, including a rollover crash on Interstate 93 in Concord.

A serious crash occurred on the Maine Turnpike, involving multiple vehicles, resulting in northbound lanes being shut down temporarily.

Numerous crashes were reported across Connecticut as well.

In Lowell, snow plows were also out cleaning and salting the roads as the snow turned to sleet. The city also has an emergency parking ban in place, meaning street parking is off limits until it is lifted.

“We're used to it now," Tim, a Lowell resident said of the snow. "It’s pretty heavy right now."

Lowell resident Sean Seng is just happy to have a snowy winter again.

“We only have like a small portion each time, you know? Like the last few times it snowed in the morning and by the afternoon it melted.”