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Wrong-Way Crash Closes I-495 South in Chelmsford

A collision near the Hunt Road overpass left the wrong-way driver with life-threatening injuries.

Overview

  • Massachusetts State Police said a wrong-way driver struck a car on I-495 south near the Hunt Road overpass in Chelmsford.
  • Investigators reported the wrong-way driver suffered life-threatening injuries.
  • Police said at least one other victim was flown by medical helicopter to a hospital.
  • MassDOT closed I-495 southbound at exit 88 and expects the shutdown to last several hours.
  • Officials urged drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes while crews clear debris and investigators process the scene.