Pedestrian Struck on I-290 by Tractor Trailer

Traffic is backed up on 290 West.

10:20 a.m. Massachusetts State Police, responding to the crash westbound on I-290 in Northborough (near the Marlborough line) said it has limited information at this time and no information on the condition of the pedestrian or the truck driver. The right and middle lanes are currently closed and expected to be for some time. Seek an alternate route if possible. 9:30 a.m.: A pedestrian was struck on I-290 west at the Marlborough line, according to a breaking news alert received by Patch. The operator of the vehicle is outside of a car hit by a tractor trailor truck. A reconstruction team has been requested. A Twitter update posted by the Worcester Telegram indicated that traffic is backed up through Northborough and Shrewsbury, and …

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UPDATED: Icy Roads Cause Multiple Crashes, 495 Road Closure

Police are responding to a multitude of vehicle crashes Sunday.

Update: Scanner reports that there is a road closure at I-495 northbound at exit 25 A and B due to icy road conditions.   Original post: Car crashes in Grafton and Marlborough are among some of the more serious on Sunday afternoon and evening due to icy conditions on the roadways. Dave Procopio, spokesperson for the Massachusetts State Police, said information on these crashes will be forthcoming, as police are "flat out right now" responding to incidents. "We have been responding to multiple crashes on Routes 2, 190, 290 and 495 in Central Massachusetts this afternoon," he said. "Most are spinouts caused by the slick and icy roads but there have been a couple more serious. Please urge motorists to use caution and go slow, if they need to …

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Susan Manning

9:52 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012

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UPDATE: Traffic Detoured to Marlborough After Truck Crash on 290

A tractor trailer rollover on the 290 east ramp to 495 northbound has police diverting traffic on to Route 20 in Marlborough.

UPDATE, 11:30 a.m.: The ramp from Route 290 eastbound to 495 northbound remains closed after the Thursday morning tractor-trailer rollover. The crash, reported earlier as being in Northborough, was actually in Marlborough, said police. The driver was extricated by firefighters but was not injured, said a release. The trailer was hauling food, which has been condemned by the local board of health. The ramp is expected to be closed until approximately 1 p.m. as cleanup and the investigation continue. Troopers from the State Police Barracks in Leominster and the State Police Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Section are on-scene. ____________ Massachusetts State Police and rescue crews are on the scene of a tractor trailer rollover on the …

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Highway Brush Fires Under Investigation by Local, State Officials

Marlborough and Northborough fire departments are looking for answers regarding recent fires on 290 and 495.

A small brush fire Saturday afternoon and several others found during the Monday evening commute, have local fire departments searching for answers.  Saturday's fire was a contained event off to the side of 495 South in Marlborough.  "It was a small brush fire and no injuries were reported," said State Trooper Todd Nolan. "One state police cruiser responded along with the Marlborough Fire Department." Monday evening, however, eight small fires were reported in the eastbound lane of highway 290 spanning several miles of roadway, according to several eyewitnesses. Marlborough, Hudson and Northborough fire departments reportedly responded to the scenes which significantly backed up traffic in the area. State Police shut down several highway …

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Traffic Stopped as Crews Battle Brush Fires on 290 East

The Mass State Police are recommending drivers take an alternate route home this evening.

There is a significant traffic back-up due to several brush fires along Route 290 east in the Northborough and Marlborough area, said the Massachusetts State Police. At 5:10 p.m., troopers closed several ramps along 290 east, however, those ramps were reopened at 5:40 p.m. A curiosity factor has also caused significant delays on the westbound side as well. State police suggest motorists seek alternate routes until emergency crews clear the scene. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date on the latest Marlborough news, or simply hit the "like" button at the top of this page. If you'd like to receive the daily newsletter with our top stories, click here.

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UPDATE: Shrewsbury Man Dies in Early Morning Northborough Crash

A Shrewsbury man died this morning when his truck crashed near the Church Street exit on I-290 eastbound.

A Shrewsbury man died this morning when his pickup truck collided with a tree off I-290 near the Church Street exit, police said. Russell Eaton, 46, of Shrewsbury was pronounced dead at the scene. At 6:30 this morning, troopers from the Massachusetts State Police barracks in Holden responded to the crash on Route 290 eastbound in Northborough. Eaton was the only occupant of the vehicle, police said. A preliminary investigation by Trooper Sean Healy showed that the 2004 GMC pickup truck operated by Eaton, 46, was travelling east at a high rate of speed when he veered off into a tree. The investigation also indicated no signs that Eaton applied his breaks, said police.   The facts and circumstances of the crash remain under investigation, …

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