Jackknifed Truck Jams Boston Tunnel Traffic
Drivers Told To Seek Alternate Routes
POSTED: 11:31 am EST November 25,
2008
UPDATED: 6:52 pm EST November 25,
2008
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BOSTON -- A jackknifed tractor-trailer jammed traffic in Boston on Tuesday.
Uncut Video: Truck Jackknifes In Tunnel | ImagesThe truck jackknifed in the northbound lanes of the O'Neill Tunnel on Interstate 93 at about 11 a.m. About 150 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from the truck.By 12:30 p.m., the truck was moved and the left two lanes of traffic were getting by the crash, which was near the Government Center off ramp, Smartroutes' Jeff Larson said.At noon, traffic was backed up for about five to six miles near the crash site.Drivers were asked to seek alternate routes.
Uncut Video: Truck Jackknifes In Tunnel | ImagesThe truck jackknifed in the northbound lanes of the O'Neill Tunnel on Interstate 93 at about 11 a.m. About 150 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from the truck.By 12:30 p.m., the truck was moved and the left two lanes of traffic were getting by the crash, which was near the Government Center off ramp, Smartroutes' Jeff Larson said.At noon, traffic was backed up for about five to six miles near the crash site.Drivers were asked to seek alternate routes.Copyright 2008 by TheBostonChannel.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
