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Mass Pike Eastbound Closed Briefly In Newton After Multi-Vehicle Crash

UPDATE All lanes were reopened at the completion of the crash investigation and vehicle removal. The crash involved five vehicles; two individuals were transported from the scene to Newton Wellesley Hospital with minor injuries. #MATraffic

NEWTON (CBS) – The eastbound side of the Massachusetts Turnpike was shut down briefly Wednesday morning after fives vehicles crashed in Newton during rush hour.

It happened at the supermarket overpass near Exit 17 just before 7:30 a.m.

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The Mass Pike eastbound in Newton was shut down after this crash Wednesday morning. (Image credit: MassDOT)

State Police tweeted that vehicles were "across all lanes" and unable to be moved from the road. An ambulance was called in to help.

All lanes were re-opened about a half-hour later.

Two people were taken to Newton Wellesley Hospital with minor injuries

There's no word yet on what caused the crash.

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