Crash blocks middle and right lanes on I-495 north near Exit 101

Heard on: Eastern Massachusetts State Police

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Repeat, repeat the slip.

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Check on a possible 16[1], 495 northbound in the area of exit 101, caused by a passerby.

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Repeat.

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Stated middle and right lane for the crash.

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985, A1, I'm passing that now.

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You can start one hook and fire and EMS.

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And the vehicle in the middle lane is smoking out of the engine.

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I'll make the switch now.

00:37

A1,

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1886, got North Andover, fire, EMS, and Cody's en route.

01:05

Two one, right and middle lane taken.

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Can you take a plate when ready?

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Send it.

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(number withheld).

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(number withheld) .

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As well as (number withheld) .

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(number withheld) .

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Received. Can you confirm how many tows?

01:38

Okay, it's gonna be two tows.

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Steve.

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16: Motor vehicle crash

7/30/2026 04:19 AM

Traffic

I-495, North Andover, MA

Crash blocks middle and right lanes on I-495 north near Exit 101

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As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a motor vehicle crash on I-495 northbound near Exit 101 (North Andover area) with the middle and right lanes affected. One vehicle was reported smoking from the engine, and fire, EMS, and tow trucks were requested.

Crash blocks middle and right lanes on I-495 north near Exit 101

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