Serious Injury to Officer Following Construction Mishap on Billerica’s Major Roadway
Published in on April 26, 2024
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In Billerica on Friday afternoon, a police officer sustained grave injuries following a construction mishap along a significant thoroughfare. The incident, which took place on Boston Road, prompted immediate transportation to Lahey Hospital as confirmed by the Billerica Police Department.
Traffic on Boston Road, also known as Route 3A, has been halted from Town Center to Floyd Street as investigations and recovery efforts continue. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has issued a warning to motorists to steer clear of the area or brace for potential delays resulting from the closure.
According to reports, the collision on RT-3A near 131 Boston Rd has shut down the road in both directions. Authorities are directing traffic to alternative routes and advising commuters of likely disruptions to their travel plans.
Route 3A, a vital artery through Billerica, was the scene of the accident where debris and yellow caution tape became a visible part of the busy landscape, particularly around the construction site where the accident occurred.
As the situation unfolds, news teams from Boston 25 News are positioned at Lahey Hospital, the Billerica Police Department, and along Boston Road to provide further updates on this developing story.
The community is encouraged to stay tuned for more information as it becomes available and to consider downloading news apps for real-time alerts about local happenings.
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