Early this morning, chaos unfolded on Route 495 northbound in Westford, Massachusetts, when a truck filled with thousands of pineapples crashed and rolled off the side of the highway. The Massachusetts State Police reported the incident involved a collision with another vehicle, leading the big rig to spill its fruity cargo onto the roadside brush. The driver was transported to Lowell General Hospital with minor injuries as a result of the mishap.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident that occurred during the morning commute. A post from the Massachusetts State Police details: "This morning Troopers responded to Rt 495NB in Westford for a 2-vehicle crash that caused a tractor-trailer to rollover off side of the road. Driver was taken to Lowell General w/ minor injuries. The truck was hauling thousands of pineapples, many of which spilled onto the brush."
This morning Troopers responded to Rt 495NB in Westford for a 2-vehicle crash that caused a tractor-trailer to rollover off side of the road. Driver was taken to Lowell General w/ minor injuries. The truck was hauling thousands of pineapples, many of which spilled onto the brush. pic.twitter.com/d5PTLXE9mW
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) March 23, 2024
The spectacle of the spilled pineapples drew the attention of rubberneckers, causing a slight backup on the highway. Crews rushed to clear the area and restore normal traffic flow, managing to corral the fruit and remove the overturned truck. Commuters were advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays as the cleanup continued throughout the morning. The road was littered with pineapples, many of which spilled onto the brush, creating an unusual roadside fruit salad scenario.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation issued a statement urging drivers to exercise caution while passing through the area and allowing extra time for their journeys. While the investigation is ongoing, no further injuries have been reported, nor have charges been filed at this time. The highway has since been cleared and reopened, restoring the usual pace of Massachusetts travel until the next unexpected event causes it to skip a beat.
