Truck Fire Slowed Morning Traffic on 495

A morning truck fire slowed traffic on 495 South as three fire departments responded to the scene.

A tractor trailer truck fire in Berlin shortly after 9 a.m. this morning drew out the Marlborough, Hudson and Berlin fire departments on Route 495 South this morning. “It was a fire in the cab of a truck," said Deputy Chief Ron Ayotte. “Hudson had pulled a line off their truck. They had extinguished a fire.” No one was injured in the fire which took place in the cab of the truck which was pulling a tanker labeled for hazardous material transport. The fire was believed to be electrical, said Ayotte who explained an investigator from the Massachusetts State Police was at the scene. The fire occured between Route 62 and the 290 exit on 495 South. When someone calls from a cell phone to report an accident, it can be unclear where they are and …

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Fire Engulfs Suburban on 495 North

Seven people escaped a suburban before it was engulfed by flames on the side of 495.

Seven people escaped a blaze that engulfed and destroyed a Chevrolet Suburban Thursday between exit 25 and 26 on 495 North. Berlin and Hudson fire departments responded to the car fire at 2:14 p.m. By that time, the entire vehicle was on fire, said Berlin Deputy Fire Chief George Pendergast who explained the cause of the fire may never be known. “It is hard to determine that after it is all burned up,” he said. The driver of the SUV pulled over before it was fully on fire and no one was injured, said Pendergast. No other vehicles were involved or damaged in the fire, he said. A total of two fire engines and one ambulance responded to the scene although no one was transported for injuries.

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Patch Facts

5 Things: 495 Accident and Voter Registration

From a truck roll over to continued reminders to register to vote; we have what you need to know right here.

1. Did you get caught in the traffic caused when a truck overturned during rush hour yesterday? Know about accidents and delays before you hit a wall of traffic by signing up for our newsletter so you can be sent breaking news right to your phone or computer. 2. A city-wide flu clinic has been scheduled. Prepare for the ever approaching winter by attending. 3. The police log is back and full to the brim today. On Friday there was a "vicious attack" that resulted in the arrest of four men. 4. The city of Marlborough is reminding you to get out and vote, or rather at least to register by the October 17 deadline. 5. Are you in a giving mood? Do you feel weighed down by extra blood? Well the Red Cross has your ticket with a blood drive at the …

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No Injuries in Truck Rollover on 495 North

There were no injuries in a tractor trailer truck rollover that blocked traffic on 495 North and backed it up on 290 East.

A truck driver was transported for minor injuries yesterday after an accident that shut down 495 North and tied up traffic in the surrounding area into rush hour. “If you are going to fast in a tractor trailer truck the rear end tends to fly right out,” said Marlborough Deputy Fire Chief Fred Flynn of the 290 East exit onto 495 North that occurred at 1:45 p.m. “He’s not the first one who has done it and he probably won’t be the last.” Numerous signs warn drivers of the sharp curve coming up ahead going into the exit, but there are at least one or two every year as trucks go through the curves too fast. There was an accident on the curved exit less than a year ago, said Flynn. The truck driver was transported to Umass Memorial in Worcester …

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IMAGE: 495 North Car Fire

The Marlborough Fire Department responded to a significant fire during the Friday Commute.

A significant car fire slowed down highway traffic in Marlborough Friday evening. Around 6 p.m., The Marlborough Fire Department responded to the northbound lane of 495, according to one motorist. Fire officials were not available to comment as of this post.  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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Brush Fire in Hudson Turns 495 Into 'Parking Lot'

The Marlborough Fire Department is assisting Hudson as they cut down brush fires in the vicinity of 495 north and Route 62.

The Marlborough Fire Department is assisting Hudson fire crews as they cut down brush fires in the vicinity of 495 north and Route 62. Traffic appears to be backed up for several miles at this point, affecting Marlborough traffic and cars on 290 as well. Inside the city limits of Marlborough, traffic is flowing freely for those headed south, but backed up for miles in the northbound lane.  Eyewitnesses have said that the highway resembles a "parking lot." Marlborough firefighters have responded to multiple brush fires this week amidst repeated warnings from the National Weather Service concerning the dry conditions.  The attached map is a live view of the traffic conditions.  Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date 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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Marlborough Traffic and the Ride to Work

The latest local traffic updates from Marlborough Patch.

Check out the latest road conditions and traffic on our constantly updated map.  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.

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UPDATE: 495 South Lanes Reopen After Tractor Trailer Crash [IMAGE GALLERY]

Police and hazmat crews are on the scene of a tractor trailer rollover just past the Route 20 exit on 495 South.

UPDATE, 1:30 p.m.: The Massachusetts State Police have opened travel lanes on 495 South, while continuing to piece together the tractor trailer crash Monday morning.  ______________ Emergency crews are on the scene of a crash involving two tractor-trailer units, one of which is blocking the entirety of Route 495 southbound just past the Route 20 exits (Exit 25) in Marlborough. Dozens of State Police officers, Marlborough Police and hazmat crews are on the scene dealing with the tipped vehicle, that scanner reports are calling a Dow Chemical truck.  There are no known spills or injuries in the crash thus far, said police, but all southbound traffic is being diverted into west Marlborough as all lanes remain closed as of this post. There …

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Social Media Saturday

Fatal Crash and Verizon Strike Continue to Interest Readers

A column highlighting the trends, thoughts, and news from Facebook and Twitter.

Here at Marlborough Patch, we take social media pretty seriously. The platform is one way we look to interact with you, answer your questions and get to see what's on your mind. Social Media Saturday is a weekly feature where we highlight your questions and thoughts you've shared on Facebook, Twitter and other media throughout the past week. We'll also point you to some new and interesting pages you may not have known about before. Highlights of the Week: Currently, we've got 425 fans liking us on Facebook, which is a great thing. We've also got 442 followers on Twitter, with numbers growing every day. Here are some highlights of what took place this week: Social Media Page of the Week While I haven't had a lot of personal contact when …

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