An accident on the Massachusetts Turnpike westbound in Westborough, MA, left six people injured, according to local fire officials. The crash took place around midnight on I-90 near a mile marker and involved a tractor-trailer, as reported by Boston News 25.
The exact cause of the accident has not been disclosed, but the impact was severe enough to trap two of the individuals in the wreckage, according to statements from fire officials. These two people were described as being “heavily trapped,” meaning that they were stuck in the vehicle and required significant rescue efforts to free them. Firefighters and emergency personnel worked at the scene to extricate the trapped individuals.
In response to the severity of the accident, six ambulances were dispatched to the scene to transport the six injured people to nearby hospitals. The conditions of those injured have not been revealed at this time, and no further details have been provided regarding the extent of their injuries. It’s unclear whether the injuries sustained were life-threatening or minor, but given the number of ambulances and the need for extrication, the situation was serious enough to prompt an extensive emergency response.
The accident resulted in a temporary shutdown of the highway. The westbound lanes of the Massachusetts Turnpike were closed for about an hour to allow emergency responders to attend to the injured, clear the wreckage, and ensure that the scene was safe for traffic to resume. During this time, drivers on I-90 were rerouted or delayed as authorities worked to manage the situation. Eventually, one lane of the highway was reopened, allowing traffic to flow once again, although the scene likely remained under investigation for some time afterward.
As of now, there has been no official word from authorities about the current conditions of the people injured in the crash. The cause of the accident is also under investigation, with officials working to determine what led to the collision involving the tractor-trailer. It is common for such investigations to take time as authorities gather evidence, interview witnesses, and assess factors such as road conditions and vehicle maintenance.
The accident highlights the potential dangers of highway travel, particularly at night when visibility is lower, and response times can be slower due to fewer vehicles on the road and the potential for accidents to go unnoticed initially.
