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Monday, February 11, 2013

Pedestrian Struck on I-290 by Tractor Trailer

Traffic is backed up on 290 West.

10:20 a.m. Massachusetts State Police, responding to the crash westbound on I-290 in Northborough (near the Marlborough line) said it has limited information at this time and no information on the condition of the pedestrian or the truck driver. The right and middle lanes are currently closed and expected to be for some time. Seek an alternate route if possible. 9:30 a.m.: A pedestrian was struck on I-290 west at the Marlborough line, according to a breaking news alert received by Patch. The operator of the vehicle is outside of a car hit by a tractor trailor truck. A reconstruction team has been requested. A Twitter update posted by the Worcester Telegram indicated that traffic is backed up through Northborough and Shrewsbury, and …

Alison Mason

1:52 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013

I was driving between the Solomon pond exit and church street exit this morning going west.there was a guy walking on the side of the road and picked up a big metal piece. It looked like something fell off his white 4 door sedan. I hope this isn't the same guy!   more ›

Sunday, December 16, 2012

UPDATED: Icy Roads Cause Multiple Crashes, 495 Road Closure

Police are responding to a multitude of vehicle crashes Sunday.

Update: Scanner reports that there is a road closure at I-495 northbound at exit 25 A and B due to icy road conditions.   Original post: Car crashes in Grafton and Marlborough are among some of the more serious on Sunday afternoon and evening due to icy conditions on the roadways. Dave Procopio, spokesperson for the Massachusetts State Police, said information on these crashes will be forthcoming, as police are "flat out right now" responding to incidents. "We have been responding to multiple crashes on Routes 2, 190, 290 and 495 in Central Massachusetts this afternoon," he said. "Most are spinouts caused by the slick and icy roads but there have been a couple more serious. Please urge motorists to use caution and go slow, if they need to …

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Susan Manning

9:52 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

Kevin: We'll see what we can find out and let you know.   more ›

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