Part Of Massachusetts Turnpike In Palmer Shut Down After Trucks Crash

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PALMER (CBS) – Part of the Massachusetts Turnpike was shut down in Palmer Tuesday morning after a crash involving a tractor trailer and box truck.

State Police closed the eastbound side of the highway around 6 a.m. after the crash.

Eastbound traffic was diverted off the Pike onto Route 20 for more than two hours before the highway re-opened around 8:20 a.m.

State Police spokesman Dave Procopio said no one was hurt.

#MAtraffic update: I-90 EB in #Palmer is still closed. #MAtraffic still being detoured at Exit 8 to Route 20. Expect delays. pic.twitter.com/5rkDH3ZZQ9
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) November 5, 2019

There's no word yet on what caused the crash.

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