WESTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A trash truck crashed Tuesday morning and went up in flames, shutting down all lanes on Route 128 North in Weston.
State police say crews responded to the crash around 11:15 a.m. and found a truck on fire.
Troopers, firefighters and emergency crews are at the scene tending to the burning truck, which is in the breakdown lane.
Two lanes have since been opened and the fire has been extinguished, but lengthy traffic delays remain.
The ramp to Route 30 was temporarily closed. It has since reopened.
Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes.
It’s not clear if anyone was injured.
Fire crews on scene of what was a garbage truck fire. #7news pic.twitter.com/0514nmThLH
— Matt Rascon (@MattRasconNews) October 24, 2017
Melted cab and tires. On 128 in #Weston. #7news pic.twitter.com/7kPu0rUf16
— Matt Rascon (@MattRasconNews) October 24, 2017
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