Black ice creates nightmare morning commute, causes crashes around Boston
Serious injuries were reported in at least one of the crashes.
Icy roads snarled morning commutes Thursday, especially in the northeast part of the state, according to state police. Multiple crashes were reported throughout the morning.
#MAtraffic icy road conditions this morning, especially in northeastern Massachusetts. Drive with caution.
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 21, 2019
A dip in temperatures after Wednesday’s rain was likely be to blame for the dangerous drive into the city Thursday morning.
Heads Up Early Commuters! Be alert for slippery spots on roads, especially secondary ones, during your morning drive to work or school. Temperatures will hover near or just below freezing until 8 or 9 AM. pic.twitter.com/0nYPrkLyZj
— NWS Boston (@NWSBoston) November 21, 2019
*WEATHER ALERT*
Some ice to be aware of as you hit the road. There have been many crashes this morning.
Watch for @ShiriSpear LOCAL hour-by-hour forecast on @boston25 Morning News.
It’s 7 am. We stay local all morning. pic.twitter.com/OkmVN6WVF9
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) November 21, 2019
Patches of black ice were expected to clear up as the sun rose, but not before wreaking havoc on Greater Boston’s roads.
WCVB-5 reported there were serious injuries after a van rolled over into the median on I-95 northbound near exit 51 in Boxford on Endicott Road. It’s not yet known how many people were injured, according to NBC Boston.
A serious crash in #Boxford.
Watch for @CatherineNews LIVE DRIVE TIME traffic updates every 10 minutes on @boston25 Morning News. pic.twitter.com/0bbvbX3FFl
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) November 21, 2019
Slick roads also caused two cars to lose control on Route 1A south at the General Edwards Bridge, NBC Boston reported.
Two other multi-car crashes were reported on I-95 in Sharon and Needham. It is unclear whether there were any injuries.
“Slippery rain conditions” delayed some commuter rain trains as well, according to the MBTA.
https://twitter.com/MBTA_CR/status/1197508788158373896
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