Canton, MA (May 7, 2026) – A serious crash involving a box truck and a truck carrying a dumpster shut down part of Route 24 North for approximately an hour earlier in the day, causing significant traffic delays.
According to reports, the collision occurred on Route 24 northbound near Route 123. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of a crash with entrapment.
Massachusetts State Police indicated that two people became trapped inside the box truck following the collision. Firefighters and EMS crews responded to assist with rescue efforts and provide medical treatment.
Due to the severity of the injuries reported at the scene, the Canton Mobile Blood Truck was also requested to respond.
Authorities temporarily shut down the highway while crews worked to free the trapped occupants, treat the injured, and clear the wreckage from the roadway.
Additional details regarding the victims’ conditions have not yet been released.
The crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with those injured in this serious collision.
Entrapment Crashes and Highway Safety
Crashes involving large commercial vehicles can result in severe damage and complicated rescue operations, especially when occupants become trapped inside heavily damaged vehicles. Specialized rescue crews often use hydraulic tools and other equipment to safely extricate victims from wreckage.
Major highway crashes can also create extended traffic backups and increase the risk of secondary collisions. Drivers are reminded to maintain safe following distances and remain alert when traveling near large trucks and work vehicles.
