Commuters in Boston were delayed on Interstate 93 northbound due to a multi-vehicle crash around 11:30 a.m. near Exit 13B. Multiple injuries were reported, and significant delays were expected as emergency services attended to the scene, as per the post on X by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
Multi-vehicle crash with injuries in #Boston on I-93-NB at Exit 13B. Two center lanes are CLOSED. Expect delays.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) December 6, 2023
The collision occurred at the Morrissey Boulevard/Savin Hill exit, leading to the closure of two center lanes. Motorists were advised to find alternative routes to avoid the growing backup. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation warned, "Two center lanes are CLOSED. Expect delays." reported local authorities.
Details regarding the cause and the number of vehicles involved in the crash have not been released, with current information focusing on those injured. The conditions of the injured remain undisclosed, but drivers have felt the impact with persistent traffic congestion reported throughout the area.
The timeframe to clear the crash and reopen I-93 northbound remains uncertain. Drivers are advised to exercise caution near the crash site and stay updated with traffic changes. "An afternoon mess on the interstate, a scenario that no driver wants to face during the rush of getting to their destination, looms large over the city today," stated NBC Boston.
