A tractor-trailer carrying Fireball Cinnamon Whisky rolled over in Westborough, causing lane closures on I-495.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation tweeted about the crash Thursday, saying all lanes were closed on I-495 southbound after the truck crash, causing cargo to spill out of the truck just before Exit 23A for Route 9.
Advisory #Westborough @MassDOT says all lanes closed on 495 southbound. Truck crash & cargo spilled just before exit 23A for Rt. 9. Several hour cleanup. Hoping to open SB lane soon.
— Jacquelyn Goddard (@JacqueGoddard) March 7, 2019
The department said it took several hours to clean up the mess, and Massachusetts State Police tweeted that minor injuries were reported.
#Westborough Rt 495 S/B exit 23A TT rollover, minor injuries reported. #MAtraffic being diverted to Rt 9. @WestboroPolice closing ramp from Rt 9E to Rt 495 S.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) March 7, 2019
Sky25 was over the scene as crews dealt with the crash, moving the shipment of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky out of the rolled over truck and into a separate crate.
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
— Westboro Fire Dept (@WestboroughFire) March 7, 2019
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Traffic was diverted to Route 9 in the area, and the Westborough Fire Department later tweeted that one lane on the southbound side of the highway was open.
** Update Westborough ** One lane on I-495 south is open. @MassStatePolice pic.twitter.com/wmbMiO9R0p
— Westboro Fire Dept (@WestboroughFire) March 7, 2019
On Friday morning, another rollover hauling cases of alcohol: a tractor-trailer carrying cases of Corona Extra beer rolled over in Newton, spilling onto the side of the road.
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