An accident involving a gravel truck has led to the serious injury of the driver and subsequent traffic disruptions on a highway in Taunton, state police reported. Approximately at 11:15 a.m. today, Massachusetts State Police were called to the scene after the truck overturned on the ramp from Route 24 South to Route 140, with law enforcement officials responding to the crash and emergency medical personnel attending to the injured driver.
According to the information provided by 7NEWS, the driver was gravely injured, and EMS was urgently requested at the scene. The incident not only threatened the well-being of the driver but also the unceremonious spilling of gravel, mostly to the road's shoulder, prompting the closure of the exit ramp and deceleration lane to traffic, police said.
While details on the condition of the driver or the cause of the rollover were not immediately released, the local traffic pattern was affected significantly. Police subsequently closed the impacted sections of the highway to address the spillage and to conduct an investigation into the incident.
In a report by WPRI, it was stated, "Police said the deceleration lane and exit ramp are currently closed." Efforts to clear the debris and manage the traffic disruptions were ongoing as of the latest updates from both sources. Motorists in the area have been advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
As the situation unfolds and more information becomes available, the public is encouraged to stay informed via updates from local news sources. The current priority is the recovery of the injured driver and the safe and swift reopening of the affected sections of the highway.
