Chaos ensued on Route 24 Northbound near Bridgewater early this morning when two vehicles went barreling into a ditch by Exit 24, causing traffic snarls and headaches for morning commuters. Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) confirmed the incident, announcing the closure of the exit ramp in a post on X. Details on the cause of the crash or the condition of those involved were not immediately available.
Crash with two vehicles into a ditch in #Bridgewater on RT-24-NB at Exit 24, - Exit #24 Ramp Closed.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) May 16, 2024
While emergency crews were seen responding to the wreckage, the ramp remained closed during the duration of their operations. Motorists, having to take detours, lost time winding through alternative routes. The crash, having occurred during the early hours, still managed to disrupt the flow of traffic which was entering peak morning rush. MassDOT urged drivers to seek alternate routes until further notice.
As crews worked to clear the scene, MassDOT meticulously coordinated with local law enforcement to manage the traffic and ensure safety around the accident site. By midday, efforts were concentrated on the goal to reopen the exit ramp to ease the traffic condition. As of yet, no timeline has been given for when the route will return to normalcy, but updates are being relayed to the public as they become available.
Inquiries into the specifics of the accident are ongoing, with authorities looking into the factors that led up to the unfortunate event. The identities and conditions of the vehicle occupants thrust into the ditch have yet to be disclosed as the investigation continues.
