Tractor-trailer rollover backs up traffic on I-195

I-195 reopens after truck rollover in New Bedford

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NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — All lanes of traffic on I-195 East in the area of Exit 24B in New Bedford were closed due to a rollover crash Thursday afternoon.

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State police said traffic in the area was being redirected to Route 140. The ramp from Route 140 northbound to I-195 East was also shut down.

Massachusetts State Police said the crash involved two vehicles happened just before 3:50 p.m. and caused hazmat spillage, with a truck ending up on its roof.

A person was trapped inside the truck and suffered injuries, according to state police.

Courtesy: David Pimental