Tractor-trailer spins out on snowy Zakim Bridge
The hazardous road conditions during Tuesday’s nor’easter were evident when a tractor-trailer spun out while crossing the Zakim Bridge around noon.
Tractor trailer jackknifed on the Zakim Bridge, Boston #Fox25 pic.twitter.com/YGOKEKgU70
— Bill Sheerin (@AssignGuy) March 14, 2017
Luckily, the driver was able to correct during the incident and no one was injured, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Videos from the Boston Herald and MassDOT captured the incident:
Scary! Raw video of a tractor trailer spinning on the Zakim Bridge during #Stella #BOSnow pic.twitter.com/uXL42RkmT1
— Boston Herald (@bostonherald) March 14, 2017
An incident involving tractor trailer on Zakim Bridge. Fortunately no injuries. @MassDOT advises everyone to stay off roads if possible. pic.twitter.com/ohTORM0NUr
— Patrick Marvin (@pmarvin123) March 14, 2017
CBS Boston broadcast footage of the driver managing to turn around during Gov. Charlie Baker’s noon press conference on the storm.
This truck driver just pulled off the Austin Powers three-point turn of the century. #WBZ pic.twitter.com/ieRmsFHcoN
— Liam Martin (@LiamFromBoston) March 14, 2017
MassDOT spokeswoman Jacquelyn Goddard posted a photo of Baker watching the video following the briefing.
South on Zakim Bridge Boston tractor trailer spun out, driver corrected, no crash @MassGovernor MassLtGov @MassDOT Secretary watch video pic.twitter.com/tTXAUPcLnF
— Jacquelyn Goddard (@JacqueGoddard) March 14, 2017
Around the same time, a truck was spotted driving the wrong way on the Mass. Pike by a news crew.
State officials are continuing to urge residents to stay off the roads. Along with high winds, the storm is expected to bring up to a foot of snow to the Boston area and 18 inches to central Massachusetts.
