Massachusetts

Route 1 in Peabody reopened after truck rollover snarls morning commute

There was no immediate word on injuries

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A section of Route 1 northbound in Peabody, Massachusetts, has reopened late Wednesday morning after a truck rollover closed the highway and snarled traffic during the morning commute.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said Route 1 north was closed at the Lake Street overpass due to the crash. Traffic was being detoured to Interstate 95, but the left lane reopened around 9:30 a.m. As of 10:30 a.m., the road had reopened.

The crash was reported shortly after 7 a.m. There was no immediate word on injuries.

Aerial video of the scene showed the truck on its side, blocking both lanes of traffic.

No further details were immediately available.

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