BOSTON — A deadly crash shut down the Sumner Tunnel in Boston early Friday morning.
According to Massachusetts State Police, one person was killed in the crash. Two others were sent to the hospital.
Police say the 2002 Dodge Ram pickup truck lost control around 3:10 a.m. and crashed near the ramp to Route 93 northbound.
One man was killed in the crash. Two other men were injured and taken to area hospitals.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
TIMELINE
Following the crash at 3:10 a.m., all lanes of the Sumner Tunnel were closed. All traffic was detoured to the Ted Williams Tunnel westbound.
#MAtraffic Fatal crash on ramp from Sumner Tunnel to I-93 NB. Summer Tunnel is closed. All traffic detoured to Ted Williams Tunnel WB.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) August 26, 2016
Just past 4:50 a.m., one lane of the Sumner Tunnel was reopened.
One lane open - getting through to Storrow. Lane toward Govt Ctr/93 still closed pic.twitter.com/d2Jz4Izm4Q
— Jessica Reyes (@jessicamreyes) August 26, 2016
Around 5:05 a.m., Mass. State Police said the tunnel was reopened. The ramp to Route 93 northbound remained closed.
The Sumner Tunnel has been reopened. The ramp to Rt 93 NB remains closed. Investigation into fatal crash ongoing.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) August 26, 2016
Around 5:40 a.m., the ramp to Route 93 was reopened.
Summer crash was single vehicle. 1 occupant deceased, 2 others to hospitals. Cause under investigation. Ramp to 93NB to open in few mins.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) August 26, 2016
Throughout the morning, commuters were urged to use the MBTA and avoid the area.
As of 4:30 am @MassDOT reports Sumner Tunnel closed to #traffic due to a serious crash. Public encouraged to use @Mbta or seek other routes.
— Jacquelyn Goddard (@JacqueGoddard) August 26, 2016
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