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Propane Truck Crash Shuts Down I-190 in West Boylston; Driver Airlifted
A multi-vehicle crash involving a possibly leaking propane truck closed Interstate 190 in West Boylston Sunday night, prompting a hazmat response and a medical helicopter for the truck driver.
WEST BOYLSTON, Mass. â A crash involving a propane truck shut down Interstate 190 in both directions Sunday night and triggered a hazardous materials response after the truck was reported to be leaking, according to Massachusetts State Police.
The multi-vehicle collision was reported at about 8:30 p.m. at the 6.8-mile marker, police said. The driver of the propane truck was flown by helicopter to a local hospital for treatment. The extent of the driver's injuries was not immediately known.
Southbound traffic was being diverted off the highway at Exit 9, and northbound traffic was being rerouted at Exit 4, police said. The Exit 6 ramps were also closed.
A hazmat crew was part of the emergency response because of the potential for a propane leak. Authorities did not immediately say whether any propane had escaped or how much.
It was not immediately clear what caused the crash, how many vehicles were involved, or whether anyone else was hurt.
The closure of a major north-south route through Central Massachusetts disrupted Sunday evening travel and raised concerns about the transport of hazardous materials on local highways. I-190 connects Worcester with Leominster and serves as a key corridor for commuters and commercial traffic in the region.
State police said the investigation into the crash is ongoing. No further information was immediately available.