Two people were killed in a crash on I-290 eastbound in Marlborough on Monday afternoon, State Police confirm.
The collision involved two SUVs, with one vehicle reportedly ejected into the median. Heavy damage was observed on a white SUV, while a black SUV was found in nearby trees. Debris was scattered across the area.
One lane in the westbound direction was closed to facilitate emergency response efforts. Authorities confirmed both victims were ejected from the white SUV. A passenger in the black SUV was transported to a local hospital with injuries.
In addition, two dogs were found in the white SUV. One was taken to an animal hospital for treatment, while the other was unharmed and delivered to Marlborough Animal Control.
Traffic delays ensued for several hours, with the highway reopening shortly after 7 p.m., according to MassDOT.