A crash in Methuen yesterday morning resulted in the deaths of two individuals. NBC Boston reports that Massachusetts State Police responded to the incident on I-495 North, near Route 213, at approximately 6:12 a.m. A pickup truck struck a tree, and four people were trapped inside.

Upon arrival, response teams pronounced one victim dead at the scene, and another died from injuries after being taken to Lawrence General Hospital. The identities of the victims have not been released as the investigation continues. State police are examining the circumstances surrounding the crash.

In a separate account, 7NEWS confirms the fatality of the crash on the northbound side of Interstate 495. Descriptions of the scene revealed that the truck had crashed into the median's tree, leading to catastrophic results for the passengers within.

Both sources report that the cause of the crash is under investigation, with no immediate explanation provided. This story is still developing, and updates will be shared as more information becomes available from authorities.