Early this morning, commuters on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston experienced significant delays following a truck rollover incident. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation confirmed the crash near mile marker 131 in the vicinity of Allston/Brighton, which caused all eastbound lanes to be temporarily shut down. While one lane has since reopened, NBC Boston reports that drivers should anticipate continued congestion and consider using alternative routes.
The Boston Fire Department quickly responded to the accident scene, addressing a significant fuel leak from the overturned tractor-trailer. According to an update on X provided by the department, firefighters are diligently working to contain the spill. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported following the crash.
Firefighters are working to contain the fuel leak from the tractor trailer rolled that over on the Mass pike Eastbound at the Allston turn around. No injuries to report . pic.twitter.com/rJ32MvySoe
— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) March 7, 2025
Throughout the morning, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation has been issuing updates on traffic conditions through their official X account. They advised motorists, shortly after the accident, that, "All lanes now closed at I-90 EB mile marker 131." The latest updates can be found by following their account for the most current information as the situation evolves.
In #Boston, rollover crash has closed two left lanes on I-90 EB at mile marker 131.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) March 7, 2025
The cause of the rollover is currently under investigation, as crews work to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow. Despite the potential for major disruption, the prompt response by emergency services helped to avert a crisis involving public safety and environmental hazard. For those planning to travel through the area, patience is advised; as the clean-up continues and investigators seek to understand precisely what unfolded in the early hours on the Mass Pike.
