DENNIS, MASS. (WHDH) - One person has been taken to the hospital after a tractor-trailer towing a crane struck a bridge in Dennis on Friday, sending debris flying into oncoming traffic.
Troopers responding to the scene on Route 6 underneath the Bass River Bridge were forced to temporarily close the road to traffic after the collision sent cement crashing onto a passing vehicle, according to state police.
The westbound side of the road has since reopened, though the overpass remains closed to traffic until the Massachusetts Department of Transportation can inspect the damage.
At least two beams were severed by the force of the collision and more damage could be lurking inside the overpass, according to inspectors.
No other information has been released.
#Dennis Rt 6W Exit 9A Bass River Bridge closed after crane towed by TT strikes bridge. Debris struck passing vehicle. 1 person transported to area hospital. #MAtraffic diverted to Rt 134. Updates to follow
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) December 7, 2019
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