Boston, MA (January 16, 2026) – A serious crash on Friday morning in the Allston neighborhood sent a vehicle off an overpass and resulted in two people being hospitalized with injuries. The incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. near 48 Cambridge Street.
Boston Police responded to the scene along with supporting units from the Massachusetts State Police and Cambridge Police Department. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a vehicle involved in the crash had gone over the edge of the overpass. Emergency crews worked swiftly to assist both occupants of the vehicle, who were later transported to nearby hospitals with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
The crash caused significant traffic impacts in the area. Massachusetts State Police began rerouting eastbound traffic to prevent entry onto Soldiers Field Road at Exit 131 for Allston Brighton. Officials remained on scene for several hours as they conducted an investigation and coordinated clean-up efforts.
Details regarding how the vehicle lost control or whether other vehicles were involved have not been released at this time. The investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the sequence of events leading up to the crash.
We send our best wishes for a full and quick recovery to the individuals injured in this frightening incident.
