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UPDATE: MassDOT reopened the roadway shortly after 8:00 p.m.
Both crashes have cleared. All lanes open. https://t.co/BAQHUNj2wT
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) December 12, 2022
Route 495 in Merrimac was shut down after a crash with serious injuries.
Shortly after 5:30 p.m., MassDOT advised travelers to avoid the road as first responders worked the scene.
In #Merrimac crash with serious injury: I-495 southbound is closed and traffic SB being detoured off at exit 115.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) December 11, 2022
About an hour later, MassDOT stated that the roadway was still shut down and that drivers were being diverted off at Exit 115.
Crashes now inc Stockbridge I-90 EB: TT crash into guardrail. In Merrimac, I-495 SB still closed due to multi vehicle crash involving a TT & SB traffic detoured off at exit 115,Broad St
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) December 11, 2022
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