WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - A driver suffered serious injuries in a crash that snarled traffic on I-290 in Worcester Friday, police said.
The crash happened in the area of Southbridge Street shortly before 1 p.m. on the eastbound side of the highway.
SKY7-HD was over the scene as emergency crews responded and spotted a badly damaged car stopped near the median. Debris was scattered across the roadway.
State police said the right and middle lanes of traffic were closed after the crash, causing a significant backup. Police also closed the onramp from Southbridge Street before all lanes reopened near 3:15 p.m.
Police did not share any further information about the crash and said the entire incident remained under investigation as of Friday afternoon.
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