Franklin, Massachusetts: A crash on Interstate 495 South in Franklin, Massachusetts, caused significant traffic disruption Tuesday evening, with one person taken to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
According to Massachusetts State Police, the two-vehicle crash occurred near mile marker 43 on I-495 South shortly before 5 p.m. Emergency crews responded as traffic backed up along the busy highway.
What happened on I-495 South?
Authorities said the collision involved two vehicles. One person was transported to a hospital following the crash with injuries described as serious but not life-threatening.
The incident temporarily forced the closure of the roadway while emergency personnel worked at the scene.
Is I-495 South open?
The highway was temporarily shut down following the collision but reopened at approximately 6:35 p.m., according to Massachusetts State Police reporting.
Although the roadway has reopened, drivers should expect that residual congestion may continue after a significant highway closure.
Investigation continues
Authorities have not immediately released the identities of those involved or provided additional details about what caused the collision.
The crash remains u
Motorists traveling through Franklin should use caution and allow additional time as traffic conditions return to normal following the crash.