BOSTON — The driver of a car that drove off a ramp in Boston Wednesday morning has been pronounced deceased, Boston Fire officials say.
Boston Fire Commissioner Paul Burke said it was lucky that no car was onto the roadway below as the already engulfed SUV plummeted around 40 feet.
Actually, that was nothing short of a miracle. The on-ramp is heavily traveled by drivers accessing the Expressway.
The vehicle burst through the barrier of the Interstate 93 North To Route 90 West on-ramp near the Frontage Road Area.
After the flames were finally extinguished, Burke said there was “nothing left” of the vehicle.
“It’s a tragic scene,” Burke added.
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Video sent to Boston 25 News showed the twisted remains of the concrete barrier where the car plunged through.
Boston metro traffic cameras were able to capture smoke billowing from the wreckage over the bustling roadway.
Several ramps in the area are closed as Massachusetts State Police investigate. MassDOT warned drivers shortly before noon to expect continued delays.
The Boston Fire Department and Massachusetts State Police are continuing to investigate the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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