The Lowell Sun: Egg truck crashes, leading to morning scramble for commuters [View all]

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Egg truck crashes, leading to morning scramble for commuters

The Lowell Sun
Updated: 12/05/2012 08:53:34 AM EST

CHELMSFORD -- State Police officials said a tractor-trailer hauling crates of eggs veered off the northbound lanes of Interstate 495 near a highway rest area and into the woods early Wednesday morning, creating havoc for commuters.

The 5:15 a.m. accident involved another tractor-trailer, which wound up in the median, and forced police to close one of the highway's three lanes.

Police said the 18-wheeler that wound up in the woods traveled roughly 50 yards and suffered a ruptured fuel line, resulting in a gas spill.

By approximately 6:52 a.m. all three lanes had reopened but police said they planned on waiting until the morning rush hour was over to move the truck from the grassy median.



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