WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - A wintry mix Friday morning led to a messy commute for many drivers in parts of Massachusetts.
Northwest of Interstate 95 was under a winter weather advisory until 9 a.m. as snow, sleet and rain fell. This advisory was extended until 11 a.m. for inland counties.
The mix caused slick roads conditions, resulting in several crashes and spinouts throughout the Worcester area.
Jay Senior of Early’s Towing says the company responded to about two dozen accidents caused by the weather conditions.
“It all started at 4:30 this morning with the calls with the accidents and city streets,” he said. “Everything’s just icy.”
A 2,000-gallon oil truck tipped over while coming down a massive hill in Worcester, causing the contents to spill.
In Fitchburg, 7News Traffic Tracker was sent spinning due to ice on the road, moments before an SUV slipped off the same street.
Crews worked throughout the day to keep the roads salted.
By 10 a.m., most Bay State communities transitioned to rain as the temperatures climb above freezing.
Up to one inch of rain is expected by the evening, with the highest totals near the south coast.
Visit the 7Weather page for the latest weather updates.
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