The northbound lanes of Route 1 in Saugus are now open after authorities removed two tractor-trailers that crashed early Wednesday on the major North Shore highway, according to MassDOT.
The crash was first reported around 5:40 a.m. Traffic was being detoured at Main Street in that city, according to MassDOT.
State Police are investigating the incident that involved two tractor-trailers. Both drivers suffered minor injuries.
All lane have reopened on Rt 1 north in Saugus following an earlier crash between 2 tractor trailers that necessitated the closing of all NB lanes. Location was across from old Hilltop Restaurant site. There were minor injuries to the drivers. pic.twitter.com/AqgIHbh98m
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) May 18, 2022
The highway was fully reopened around 8 a.m.
All lanes now open. https://t.co/rb61xYBiiD
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) May 18, 2022
No further information is currently available.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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