WILMINGTON, Mass. — I-93 in Wilmington has been reopened after it was closed on both sides due to a serious crash.
93SB is at a stop before exit 41 according to our producer @StephFournier @boston25 pic.twitter.com/jUtXh32pn2
— Catherine Parrotta (@CatherineNews) May 6, 2019
According to State Police, at around 5:30 a.m., a pickup truck hit the guardrail on the right side of I-93 southbound.
Officials had to close down the highway in the area of exit 41 to allow a Medflight helicopter to land.
Both occupants of the vehicle sustained serious injuries, but are conscious.
The 50-year-old driver was transported to Lahey Hospital, while the 38-year-old passenger was flown to Tufts Medical Center in Boston.
I93 is closed in both directions in the area of exit 41 due to serious motor vehicle crash while Med Flight is on scene. #wilmingtonma #MAtraffic
— Wilmington MA Police (@WilmingtonMAPD) May 6, 2019
While the scene has been cleared and the helicopter has left the scene, heavy delays persist. Seek alternate routes through Route 28 or I-495 to 3.
93 remains closed in Wilmington right now. Alternate routes: Rt 28 or 495 to 3 @boston25 https://t.co/edYyOxuasd
— Catherine Parrotta (@CatherineNews) May 6, 2019
The crash remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Stay with Boston 25 News for more details as they become available.
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