A multi-vehicle collision wreaked havoc on I-495 South near Westborough early this morning, causing significant traffic delays and trapping at least one person inside their car. According to a post on X from the Westborough Fire Department, emergency crews from Westborough and Hopkinton were on the scene working diligently to extricate the trapped occupant following the crash on Interstate 495 southbound in Hopkinton.
U/D Crash on Interstate 495 southbound is in Hopkinton. One occupant trapped. Westborough & Hopkinton firefighters working to free occupant. Traffic delayed. pic.twitter.com/AoG1684qt0
— Westborough Fire Dept (@WestboroughFire) April 7, 2024
The intensity of the morning commute multiplied as a result of the accident, with vehicles backed up for miles behind the crash site. Working to clear the scene, firefighters had their efforts complicated by the flow of traffic struggling to navigate around the incident. The exact cause of the crash or the number of vehicles involved has not yet been disclosed by authorities.
Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the congestion with reports coming in of significant delays. The aftermath of the accident saw a ripple effect as frustrated drivers rerouted onto secondary roads, causing additional traffic challenges in the vicinity.
A full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is expected once the immediate concerns, including the care for any injured parties and the restoration of regular traffic flow, have been addressed. The current status of the trapped occupant, freed by the combined efforts of Westborough and Hopkinton firefighters, has not been released at this time. Even as the emergency teams cleared the wreckage, it is clear that the impact of this morning's disruption will be felt by travelers throughout the day.
