Multi-vehicle wreck shuts down major highway near Massachusetts-Rhode Island line

A multi-vehicle wreck shut down a major highway near the Massachusetts-Rhode Island line on Tuesday morning.

The crash happened on the westbound side of Interstate 195 in Seekonk at Exit 1, according to MassDOT.

“All lanes of 195 West near the RI/ MA line are closed due to a serious accident. Please seek alternate routes,” Rhode Island State Police said in a post on X.

A Rhode Island Department of Transportation traffic camera showed vehicles backed up for miles near the scene of the crash.

Traffic is being detoured around the crash.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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