Fiery Cape Cod Crash Caused Serious Delays

BOURNE, MA — A Friday evening crash in Bourne caused serious delays and a scary scene near the Sagamore Bridge.

Around 6 p.m., police said major delays were going to happen due to a "significant" single-car crash that involved injury in the area of Route 3 and the bridge. The exit ramp from Route 3 northbound to the Scenic Highway was closed.

Police said the driver travelled down the exit ramp from the Sagamore Bridge to Scenic Highway, went through the guardrail and crossed all lanes of traffic before coming to a rest off the road and catching fire.

The Bourne Fire Department extinguished the fire and transported the operator to the hospital after they were assisted by Environmental Police and "good Samaritans" who were on the scene before officials arrived.

The Massachusetts State Police are investigating the crash.