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Truck hits bridge on Massachusetts Turnpike in Newton, pneumatic lift sheared off

Truck hits bridge on Massachusetts Turnpike in Newton
Truck hits bridge on Massachusetts Turnpike in Newton 00:25

NEWTON - A truck hit a bridge and tied up traffic on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Newton Thursday morning.

The truck struck the Auburn Street bridge on the eastbound side of the Pike shortly after 9 a.m.

"Bridge was hit by a truck with a pneumatic lift for a dumpster. Lift was in raised position, hit bridge & sheared off," State Police said in a tweet.

Police said there were minor injuries.

The inbound side of the Pike was down to one lane in that area for hours. All lanes were reopened Thursday evening. Crews will assess the long-term repairs that are needed. 

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