November 17, 2024

Semi truck stuck under canopy causes road closure in Franklin

Steve Smith

Semi truck stuck under canopy causes road closure in Franklin

A semi truck found itself in a tight spot at a gas station in Franklin, Massachusetts, on the morning of November 15, halting traffic unexpectedly.

The situation: The truck got trapped on the fueling island canopy at the Mobile gas station, causing a bit of a commotion.

The Franklin Police Department (FPD) had to bring in a crane to free the stuck truck.
This led to a complete road closure on Route 140 eastbound and the 495 southbound on-ramp.

The silver lining: Despite the chaos, no injuries were reported, and roads were reopened shortly after 1:30 p.m. that same day.

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