Serious injuries reported in I-495 crash in Andover
A serious crash Saturday night on Interstate 495 in Andover, Massachusetts, has closed the northbound side of the highway to accommodate a medical helicopter at the scene. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation says[1] the crash occurred on I-495 northbound at Exit 99 and that delays should be expected. The transportation agency initially said the two right lanes were closed, and then said all northbound lanes were closed for MedFlight operations.
There was no word on the extent or number of injuries.
MassDOT has only said there are serious injuries, and that a medical helicopter has been called.
Andover police have not released any information yet, and no other details were immediately available.
References
- ^ The Massachusetts Department of Transportation says (twitter.com)