A serious crash closed several lanes of traffic Saturday evening on Route 128 in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.
State police initially said Route 128 was shut down in both directions for "multiple serious crashes." One car was seen with its frontend smashed in.
State police also said a medical helicopter was en route, though later said the MedFlight had been cancelled.
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All northbound lanes and one southbound lane later reopened.
There were multiple emergency vehicles on scene, and traffic could be seen at a relative standstill near the crash site as cars inched carefully by the scene.
There was no immediate word on any injuries, and state police did not provide any further information.