Truck Carrying Fireball Cinnamon Whisky Bottles Rolls Over On 495
WESTBORO (CBS) – A truck carrying Fireball Cinnamon Whisky bottles rolled over on the highway Thursday afternoon, but no alcohol was lost.
The Westboro Fire Department told WBZ-TV that there were 2,800 bottles inside the truck at the time of the crash, but they were empty.
#MAtraffic update: Cargo being off-loaded, then truck will be removed. Expect heavy delays to continue, I-495 SB in #Westborough just south of Route 9 (exit 23). Seek alternate route. pic.twitter.com/ttR3M8grr0
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) March 7, 2019
There were no reports of injuries in the crash that happened on I-495 south near Route 9.
The Massachusetts State Police said to expect delays into the evening as the cargo is off-loaded. The ramp from Route 9 east to 495 south was closed, backing up traffic to Route 20 in Marlboro.
Drivers are encouraged to find an alternate route.