I-495 Shut Down In Andover Due To Fiery, Multi-Vehicle Crash [UPDATE]

UPDATE: I-495 northbound has reopened, according to Andover Fire Rescue.

ANDOVER, MA — I-495 northbound in Andover was shut down due to a multi-vehicle crash involving fire.

Andover Fire Rescue posted the following on Facebook at around 11 a.m.:

I-495 North prior to Route 93 is SHUT DOWN. Companies are operating at a multi-vehicle crash with fire.

On 93 North, north of Dascomb Road, there is a brush fire in the median. Companies are on scene extinguishing the fire.

Additionally, other Andover Fire Rescue companies are operating at a crash involving a motor vehicle and tractor trailer unit on 495 South in the area of the Corbett Street bridge.

Please utilize an alternative route if you are traveling in the area. And please give our members the space that they need to safely operate.