A tractor-trailer carrying batteries rolled over in Auburn, Massachusetts, early Wednesday morning, authorities said, and closed a ramp Massachusetts Turnpike.
The incident occurred just after midnight on the westbound ramp from Interstate 290 to the Mass Pike.
The truck rolled over and spilled batteries it was carrying, with some breaching and leaking toxic fluid onto the road. This prompted a hazmat response, fire officials said.
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The Interchange 90 on ramp to I-90 westbound will be temporarily closed as of 9 a.m., MassDOT said, to remove the truck and debris from the area.
The crash affected travel from I-290, I-395, and Route 12 to I-90 westbound, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation said.
Drivers who need to access I-90 west will be diverted to use the eastbound lanes to I-94 to reverse direction, according to MassDOT. There will be signs and message boards to guide drivers through the area.
Anyone traveling through that area should expect delays, reduce speed and use caution, MassDOT said.
It wasn't immediately known what caused the crash or if anyone was injured.
