Chaos erupted on Interstate 195 in Fall River when a vehicle flipped during a rollover crash, prompting the closure of multiple lanes and creating a traffic nightmare. According to a report by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the accident occurred near Exit 14B on I-195 Westbound, involving injuries of an unspecified nature.

 

Rollover crash with injuries in #FallRiver on I-195-WB at Exit 14B. The left lane and center lanes are closed. Expect delays.

— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) April 25, 2024

 

The aftermath left the left lane and center lanes inaccessible as emergency services rushed to the scene. Motorists were advised to expect significant delays and, if possible, to seek alternative routes to avoid the jammed sections of the interstate. The MassDOT's alert didn’t provide details on the number of vehicles involved or the condition of those injured by the time of their announcement.

Efforts to clear the wreckage and facilitate the flow of traffic are ongoing, with crews working assiduously to reopen affected lanes. The impact on rush hour traffic was especially pronounced, with long tailbacks reported as far back as neighboring junctions. Commuters shared their frustrations on social media, with some recounting hours added to their usual drive time.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the rollover. Updates on the situation will be provided as information becomes available, and drivers are urged to exercise caution in the area. Meanwhile, the urgency of first responders' work highlights the unpredictable nature of driving, where routines can be upended, and lives potentially changed in the span of a heartbeat.