NEWTON, Mass. — A serious crash involving a tractor-trailer and a car shut down a busy stretch of Interstate 95 in Newton late Friday morning.
The wreck happened on the northbound side of the highway near mile marker 38.4 late Friday morning, according to MassDOT.
The northbound side of the highway was closed at mile marker 38 as emergency crews worked at the scene.
“Expect significant delays and seek an alternate route in the area,” MassDOT wrote in a post on X.
Video and photos of the crash showed a jackknifed tractor-trailer blocking all travel lanes and a car crumpled against the highway’s concrete median barrier.
The highway didn’t reopen until shortly before 2 p.m.
There was no immediate word on injuries to those involved in the crash.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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