I-95/ Rt. 128 Beer Truck Rollover, Prompts Delays Into Boston

NEWTON, MA —A tractor trailer carrying beer rolled over and hit a sign a Friday morning on I-95 near Newton's Grove Street exit, prompting delays that lasted hours during the morning rush hour.

By 9 a.m. two lanes were open, but crews were still working to clear one lane of debris and transport the cargo (beer) out of the truck so they could tow it away.

MassDOT said following the rollover 128/95 northbound was at a standstill as three lanes were blocked near Grove Street at exit 22. The 128/95 off ramp to exit 22, which was also closed for a while.

Fire departments from Weston, Wellesley and Newton were called to the scene, and helped extract one person from the crash using special equipment.

The driver was taken to Newton-Wellesley hospital with what is described as minor injuries. Officials expected serious traffic delays to persist throughout the morning.