Crime & Safety

Person Struck And Killed By Tractor-Trailer In Chelmsford

A fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a tractor-trailer on Route 3 in Chelmsford leaves police investigating the scene.

Commuters are urged to avoid the area due to lengthy delays.
Commuters are urged to avoid the area due to lengthy delays. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

CHELMSFORD, MA — A person has died after being struck by a tractor-trailer in Chelmsford Thursday afternoon.

Massachusetts State Police say the accident happened right in front of exit 84 on Route 3 north, just after 3 p.m.

The person was in the breakdown lane, tending to their broken-down car when they were hit by the truck, WHDH reported.

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State police are asking everyone to avoid the area or expect lengthy traffic delays of up to three miles.

No additional information was immediately available.

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