A motor vehicle collision on Interstate 90 Eastbound near Lee, Massachusetts, resulted in a fuel leak and partial lane closure early this morning. According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the accident occurred at mile marker 9.6, forcing the closure of the right lane to facilitate cleanup and investigation.
Crash with fuel leak in #Lee on I-90-EB at MM-9.6. Right lane closed.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) May 23, 2024
Traffic reports indicated significant delays as crews worked to contain the fuel spill and remove the vehicles involved, the exact number of vehicles involved has not been disclosed, and there has been no immediate reports on the extent of any injuries sustained by those involved in the crash. Emergency responders were quick to arrive at the scene, and efforts to prevent the spill from having environmental impacts are ongoing. Local authorities advised motorists to seek alternative routes to avoid congestion.
MassDOT issued a statement on their official social media channel shortly after the incident, alerting drivers of the situation and advising caution for those traveling through the affected area. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and details regarding the circumstances surrounding it have not been released to the public at this time.
While the cleanup proceeded, traffic was rerouted as the right lane remained closed for several hours, hindering the usual flow of vehicles and causing backups that stretched for miles, the agency has not provided an estimated time for the lane's reopening but confirmed that the area would remain restricted until deemed safe for regular traffic. Motorists are encouraged to check traffic updates and plan their travel accordingly to circumvent the disruption caused by the incident.
