They were able to take the air out of the tires, she said. The stabbing occurred following a crash in the tunnel on the southbound side on Interstate 93 around 6:30 a.m., according to Massachusetts By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Massachusetts State Police tweeted at about 11:30 a.m. that troopers had responded to the scene. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. BOSTON (CBS) A Northampton man was killed and two people were seriously hurt early Sunday morning during a single-car crash in the Sumner Tunnel. / CBS Boston. No additional information has been released. One lane of Sumner Tunnel was closed for a time as Massachusetts State Police cleared the crash. Expect delays. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. A car crash involving a tractor trailer inside the ONeill Tunnel caused heavy delays during Tuesday mornings commute into Boston, Massachusetts. 44. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. This is a developing story. First published on January 25, 2023 / 11:44 AM. All rights reserved, The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, State to Address Declining Conditions in Boston Highway Tunnels, Weekend Closures of Sumner Tunnel Causing Heavy Traffic in East Boston, Boston's Sumner Tunnel Begins Months of Closures. pic.twitter.com/xQEVQJ8qvq. The victim, who police identified as a 35-year-old Boston man, was taken to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening stab wound. Another crash in the same area on the southbound side of the tunnel is causing a back-up across the span of the Zakim Bridge into Boston. Two people were transported from this crash to nearby hospitals with minor injuries. Weather Alert | Wind Chill Warning. BOSTON The flow of morning traffic on Interstate 93 in Boston was brought to a virtual standstill following a multi-vehicle crash in the ONeill Tunnel on Tuesday. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates. When the troopers A car crash involving a tractor trailer inside the O'Neill Tunnel caused heavy delays during Tuesday morning's commute into Boston, Massachusetts. Lanes closed near Copley Ramp. #MAtraffic Troopers working two separate multi-vehicle crashes Route 90 EB inside the Prudential Tunnel in #Boston. November 21, 2021 / 6:03 PM Instead of cruising underneath Boston Harbor to get from East Boston or the airport to the city center, the roughly 29,000 drivers who use the tunnel each day have been rerouted to the Ted Williams Tunnel or on a winding detour into Revere and Chelsea. Those traveling in Boston on Friday night -- including many traveling from Boston's Logan International Airport after the Thanksgiving holiday -- encountered The #SumnerTunnel will be OPEN this weekend 11/25 - 11/27 for #Thanksgiving travel. Boston, MA 02114 At least one person was seen pulling his suitcase as he walked in between two lanes of parked cars, while another man was standing outside his car. Two motorcyclists have been killed in an early morning accident inside a major tunnel in downtown Boston. Expect delays in the area. Crash inside the ONeill tun at Atlantic ave. Two lanes closed making the commute about an hour. We also responded to 2 car accidents in the tunnel, 1 involving 2 cars and the other a 6 car accident. Drivers have been forced to regularly find new routes. All Rights Reserved. Four vehicles were involved including a Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Elantra, Jeep Wrangler, and Mercedes Metro Van. Those traveling in Boston on Friday night -- including many traveling from Boston's Logan International Airport after the Thanksgiving holiday -- encountered lengthy traffic delays near the Sumner Tunnel, which was closed for several hours after a tractor-trailer got stuck during rush hour on Black Friday. 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The crash happened on the northbound side of the highway near Exit 17 in the area of Government Center, MassDOT announced shortly after 8 a.m. WebBoston Traffic Traffic news - Traffic information for Boston All the information on real-time traffic conditions for Boston with ViaMichelin. An early morning | Watch Boston 25 News NOW. The public may view the reports by going to WHDH.com and clicking on "FCC Public File", or by visiting the FCC's website at FCC.org. (Copyright (c) 2022 Sunbeam Television. Boston, MA 02114 Ramp to Copley Square closed for fire crews. Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News, How to register your school/organization for closings and delays, Billerica School Committee votes down proposal to extend school day, Women meet years after life-saving stem cell donation, Police: Boston man arrested for spraying unknown liquid at fellow MBTA passenger. Ongoing #Boston delays I-93 north by exit 17 due to earlier crash ONeill Tunnel. Just before 7 p.m., MassDOT said the major artery had reopened, and state police added that the scene had been cleared. No further information was immediately available. In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. The crash happened just prior to exit 17, resulting in the closure of two lanes throughout rush hour. The CBS Boston team is a group of experienced journalists who bring you the content on CBSBoston.com. @7News pic.twitter.com/n35By8aMZT. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. (Copyright (c) 2022 Sunbeam Television. BOSTON (CBS) A Northampton man was killed and two people were seriously hurt early Sunday morning during a single-car crash in the Sumner Tunnel. In fact, Boston police tweeted an over height truck "storrowed in the Sumner Tunnel. He was able to eventually back out of the tunnel. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The 24-year-old driver from Northampton was pronounced dead at the scene. Please enter valid email address to continue. At around 3:50 p.m. a six-vehicle crash occurred at the mile mark 133 on I-90 in the tunnel. At around 3:50 p.m. a six-vehicle crash occurred at the mile mark 133 on I-90 in the tunnel. Next May, the 88-year-old tunnel will shut down completely for four months, then for many more weekends into winter 2023. Pike afterward. State police troopers and EMS were at the scene of the crash. WHDH broadcast educational and informational programming for children, and file quarterly reports with the FCC detailing the station's outreach to children. News Tips: (800) 280-TIPS The crash happened around 3:20 a.m. on the ramp to Storrow Drive. Traffic back to toll plaza., via @MassDOT on Twitter. A crash inside the O'Neill Tunnel involving a tractor-trailer is slowing the morning commute on Interstate 93. All lanes are open and all cruisers are clear. At 3:20 a.m., troopers from the State Police-Tunnels Barracks responded to a single-car crash in the Sumner Tunnel on the ramp to Storrow Drive. In #Boston crash impacting northbound travel. The crash happened on the northbound side of the highway near Exit 17 in the area of Government Center, MassDOT announced shortly after 8 a.m. Two multiple-car crashes caused major traffic on the Massachusetts Turnpike eastbound inside the Prudential Tunnel on Tuesday afternoon, with one vehicle Tue crash was cleared shortly before 9 a.m. and all lanes were reopened. Scene clear. Sunbeam Television Corp Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. All ViaMichelin for Boston Map of Boston Boston Traffic Boston Hotels Boston Restaurants Boston Travel For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service. First published on November 21, 2021 / 6:03 PM. The ramp was closed during the investigation and clean-up of the car. The stabbing occurred following a crash in the tunnel on the southbound side on Interstate 93 around 6:30 a.m., according to Massachusetts State Police. Here's What Drivers Should Know, Even After Investigation, Stoneham Cop Hasn't Paid Dime of Rent to New Landlord, FIRST ALERT: As Snow Continues to Fall, Weekend Storm Promises More for Boston, Tracking the Next Hit of Wintry Weather Headed to New England, Due Late Week, House Panel Loads Mass. There was no immediate word on any possible injuries caused by the pileup. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. State police added that the left and right lanes were closed in the area of both crashes, and that one vehicle was "fully engulfed" in flames. Callahan Tunnel Reopens After Rollover Crash In Boston The Callahan Tunnel has reopened following a multi-vehicle rollover crash Saturday, officials say. Police advised motorcyclists going through the tunnel to be careful because of fluids and "speedy dry" on the road as a result of the crash cleanup. All content Copyright 2000 - 2023 WHDH-TV. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation confirmed the truck was stuck on Route 1A southbound, with Boston police noting that traffic was detoured to the Ted Williams Tunnel, including from East Boston and Logan Airport. At 3:20 a.m., troopers from the State Police-Tunnels Barracks responded to a single-car crash in the Sumner Tunnel on the ramp to Storrow Drive. Drivers were warned to expect delays. Two separate multi-car crashes in the Prudential Tunnel that caused significant delays on the Mass. Spending Bill With $585 Million inBorrowing. All rights reserved, Even After Investigation, Stoneham Cop Hasn't Paid Dime of Rent to New Landlord, FIRST ALERT: As Snow Continues to Fall, Weekend Storm Promises More for Boston, Tracking the Next Hit of Wintry Weather Headed to New England, Due Late Week, House Panel Loads Mass. 5 car crash in the Sumner tunnel, Boston. Tell Hank: (855) 247-HANK. Dashcam video shows crash in O'Neill Tunnel. Police report the first crash occurred at 3:40 p.m. near the Prudential Tunnel entrance on I-90. (WCVB) BOSTON (AP) Two motorcyclists have been killed in an early morning accident inside a major tunnel in downtown Boston. WebLane reopens on Route 1 SB in Peabody after car chase ends in fiery crash MBTA: Green Line service restored after crews damage tunnel below Tremont Street Study finds old The Jeep and Hyundai needed to be towed. When the troopers arrived on the scene, they discovered three occupants in the vehicle, each with serious injuries, according to the statement. "I'm a pretty claustrophobic person so I got pretty claustrophobic.". Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Spending Bill With $585 Million inBorrowing. The heavily damaged vehicle could be seen being loaded onto a tow truck. Massachusetts State Police tweeted at about 11:30 a.m. that The driver, a 36-year-old man from Dixon, Ontario, has been issued a citation for motor vehicle related offenses, police said. This is adeveloping story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates. The backup from a five-car crash inside the Sumner Tunnel. The left lane in the tunnel was closed and traffic on the highway was delayed for miles while crews worked to clear the wreck. This 18 wheeler got stuck in the tunnel because it was way too big for the space, said Alexis Den Boggende, who was in an Uber just behind the truck. 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BOSTON A Northampton man is dead and two others are seriously injured following an overnight crash in the Sumner Tunnel in Boston, according to the Bostonians are used to trucks that are too tall getting stuck on Storrow Drive. Both right and left lanes were closed following the crash but reopened shortly after. Smoke made its way into Copley Place through air vents, according to the Boston Fire Department. Work on the tunnel wrapped up just before 4 a.m. Monday morning, according to Kristen Pennucci, a spokesperson for MassDOT. For project updates visit https://t.co/o78A5G74T5 pic.twitter.com/wmr5HDe9mp. The heavily damaged vehicle could be seen being loaded onto a tow truck. Boston's Sumner Tunnel was open this weekend, Nov. 25 through Nov. 27, for Thanksgiving travel, even though the tunnel is currently undergoing some much-needed repairs and has been shut down every weekend since June 10. Police say the 24-year-old driver, a man from Northampton, died at the scene. BOSTON (WHDH) - Police launched an investigation after a car crashed in the Sumner Tunnel late Saturday night. The left and right lanes are closed at the respective locations. Five cars were involved in a crash in a tunnel under Boston Harbor Wednesday, slowing down traffic on Massachusetts Route 1A, police said.