BRAINTREE, MASS. (WHDH) - A multi-vehicle crash on Route 3 southbound in Braintree caused traffic headaches for commuters on Wednesday.

MassDOT Communications Director Jaquelyn Goddard said the crash near exits 18 and 19 involved several vehicles.

Two lanes were closed as a result of the crash, causing a roughly 2-mile backup to Route 24.

Goddard said on Twitter that one vehicle is in the woods as a result of the crash. There is no immediate word on whether there are any injuries.

This is a developing story; stay with 7News on air and online for the latest updates as they become available.

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