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Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Shuts Down Part Of Route 1

CHELSEA (CBS) -- The northbound side of Route 1 in Chelsea was temporarily shut down due to a jackknifed tractor-trailer Saturday morning.

According to Mass. State Police, the fuel tanks of the truck ruptured, forcing extensive cleanup efforts.

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A jackknifed tractor trailer shut down part of Route 1 on the Revere/Chelsea line (WBZ-TV)

The travel lanes of Route 1 have since reopened but the Route 16 eastbound ramp to Route 1 remains closed, tweeted MassDOT Communications Director Jacquelyn Goddard.

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