Two people dead after serious crash on I-495 in Methuen

METHUEN, Mass. — Two people are dead after a serious crash on I-495 in Methuen Saturday morning.

According to state police, around 6:12 a.m., troopers responded to the area of I-495N, north of Route 213 in Methuen.

Upon arrival, troopers located a pickup truck with heavy damage into a tree in the median with four occupants inside.

According to police, multiple occupants were trapped and one was pronounced dead on the scene.

A second occupant was transported via ambulance to a local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased. Two other occupants were transported to a local hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries, the DA said.

The identities of the deceased are not being released at this time pending family notifications.

Portions of I-495 were closed down as crews investigated and all roads have reopened as of 9: 51 a.m.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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