CHELMSFORD, Mass. — An investigation is continuing on Wednesday after a fiery wrong-way wreck on Interstate 495 in Chelmsford late Tuesday left three people hospitalized and shut down the highway for hours.
Troopers responding to a report of a crash on the southbound side of the highway at the Hunt Road overpass shortly before 10 p.m. found a wrong-way driver who had collided with a driver who was traveling in the correct direction, according to Massachusetts State Police.
The Chelmsford Fire Department said the crash caused one of the vehicles to burst into flames, prompting fire suppression and rescue operations.
All three victims, whose names haven’t been released, were rushed to the hospital, fire officials said. The wrong-way driver suffered life-threatening injuries, with at least one of the victims being transported from the scene in a medical helicopter.
The names of those involved in the crash haven’t been released.
Video from the scene showed a crumpled sedan and SUV, along with several emergency vehicles blocking travel lanes.
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The highway was closed at Exit 88 for more than four hours as crews worked at the scene, reopening just after 2 a.m. Wednesday.
Investigators are working to learn what led up to the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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