A tractor-trailer overturned on the Massachusetts Turnpike early Friday morning, causing a major traffic jam in Allston-Brighton. The crash occurred around 5 a.m. and resulted in the vehicle spilling fuel across the highway, prompting a Hazmat response. Multiple lanes were closed as a result of the crash, causing significant delays for commuters. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation reported the rollover crash at 5:12 a.m., initially closing two lanes on the eastbound side of the highway, but eventually closing all lanes heading east by 5:30 a.m. The right lane reopened around 6:00 a.m., but the two left lanes remained closed.
A Mass511 traffic map showed backups extending from Allston to Newton on the eastbound side of the highway. The duration of the highway closure was uncertain, as officials from MassDOT and Massachusetts State Police did not provide additional information when contacted. The overturned tractor-trailer incident serves as a reminder of the potential hazards associated with driving on busy highways and the importance of adhering to safety precautions while on the road. Commuters are advised to seek alternate routes and stay updated on the situation as authorities work to clear the scene and reopen the affected lanes.
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