Crime & Safety
UPDATED: Two Tractor Trailers Jackknife on I-495 in Chelmsford
The accident occurred on Rte. 495 northbound beyond Exit. 34 in Chelmsford. Both travel lanes were closed for about an hour.

Two tractor trailer trucks jackknifed on Rte. 495 northbound beyond Exit. 34 in Chelmsford during treacherous driving conditions from the early morning storm.
Both travel lanes were closed with only the breakdown lane open while officials worked the crash scene.
The accident occurred just after 5:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. All lanes reopened just before 7 a.m.
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Roads in the area are as treacherous as forecasters said they would be. There are dozens of accidents across the area and drivers are urged to use caution if heading out this morning.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation says it has crews totaling 1,398 now treating and plowing state roads for the morning commute.
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Drivers should allow extra time for travel this morning.
Patch will bring you more information as it becomes available.
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