Traffic & Transit
Crash Involving Fuel Tanker Closes Route 3 In Billerica [UPDATE]
A rolled-over tanker carrying several thousand gallons of fuel crashed, leading to a road closure that has stretched into the afternoon.
BILLERICA, MA — A multiple-vehicle crash including a rolled-over tanker carrying several thousand gallons of fuel has closed both directions of Route 3 in Billerica.
All lanes are closed in both directions as of 1 p.m., according to state police. There's no estimated time of completion.
The accident occurred around 10 a.m. Wednesday southbound on Route 3 near exit 76.
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Detours are in place at exit 76 northbound and exit 79 southbound.
MassDOT said drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes.
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State police updated the situation around 11 a.m.: "Tanker is leaking fuel from top of tank. Hazmat and environmental response ongoing. Lane closures remain in place for foreseeable future."
Police said that clean up was still going on in the afternoon. The driver of the tanker and the driver of one of the other vehicles involved sustained minor injuries, according to police.
The other vehicles involved were a 2022 GMC Sierra pickup and a 2022 Tesla Model Y SUV. Much of the load of fuel the tanker was carrying has spilled, police said.
Troopers and Firefighters on-scene, Rt3 NB Billerica, for multiple vehicle crash, including rolled over tanker carrying several thousand gallons of fuel. All lanes both directions closed. NB traffic detour at Exit 76, SB detour at Exit 79. Developing. #MATraffic
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 15, 2023
Tractor trailer rollover with fuel spill in #Billerica on US-3-NB, SB at Exit 76. US-3 SB/NB directions are currently closed. NB detoured at Exit 76, SB Detoured at Exit 79. Expect delays and seek alt route.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) November 15, 2023
UPDATE #3-The other vehicles involved in this crash other than the tanker were a 2022 GMC Sierra pickup and a 2022 Tesla Model Y SUV. Much of the load of fuel the tanker was carrying has spilled. There is no estimated completion time at this point. #MATraffic https://t.co/2DPDnVFeF1
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 15, 2023
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