Crime & Safety

Three-Car Accident Causing Delays on 495 North

A three-car accident at reported at 4:30 p.m. may cause some delays on 495 north for commuters.

State Police are reporting non-life threatening injuries in a three-car accident on Interstate 495 north that occurred around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.

While closing the entire highway at first, police have reduced Interste 495 north to one lane while they finish handling the large, multi-car collision. One of the vehicles was completely involved in flames.

State police said that non of the injuries involved appear to be life-threatening.

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Police are currently working to clear the scene but motorist should expect delays on the road and seek an alternate route if possible.

Andover Police and Fire are assisting on the scene.

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