WESTBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - Part of Interstate 495 in Westborough was closed Thursday after a tractor-trailer hauling whiskey rolled over near Route 9, officials said.
Emergency crews responding to the southbound side of the highway near Exit 23 just before 2 p.m. found a badly damaged tractor-trailer that was on its side and blocking three lanes of traffic, according to the Westborough Fire Department.
Minor injuries were suffered in the crash, state police said.
Westborough Firefighters are working this TT Unit roll over on I-495 South at Exit 23. Three lanes blocked. Ramp from 9 East is closed. @MassStatePolice pic.twitter.com/mAGUwnr9EA
— Westborough Fire Dept (@WestboroughFire) March 7, 2019
Video from Sky7 HD showed crews offloading what appeared to be cases of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey from the wreckage.
The ramp that carries traffic from Route 9 east onto I-495 was closed for several hours. It reopened shortly before 7 p.m.
Motorists were urged to avoid the area because lengthy delays were expected through the evening commute.
#MAtraffic update: Cargo being off-loaded, then truck will be removed. Expect heavy delays to continue, I-495 SB in #Westborough just south of Route 9 (exit 23). Seek alternate route. pic.twitter.com/ttR3M8grr0
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) March 7, 2019
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