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A dump truck rolled over early Tuesday on Interstate 495 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, involving at least two other vehicles. The fully loaded truck crashed at 7:30 a.m., prompting lane closures that will last for several hours. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation.
A former resident of Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, is suing the facility's owner for negligence following a deadly fire that killed ten residents. The lawsuit claims unsafe conditions and inadequate emergency procedures contributed to the tragedy that occurred on July 13. Governor Maura Healey and local officials are scheduled to address the media regarding the ongoing investigation.
David Vasquez-Larkin, 39, faces arson charges after allegedly setting fire to a garage in Nashua, New Hampshire, owned by his ex-wife, who has a protective order against him. The fire caused damage to nearby homes and endangered residents, prompting police to arrest Vasquez-Larkin on Saturday. He had a previous conviction for stalking his ex-wife.
Six Massachusetts communities filed a complaint against Republic Services in Salem Superior Court, seeking a more effective trash collection method amid an ongoing strike. Residents claim the strike has created public health issues due to overflowing trash and inconsistent pickups. A judge questioned the effectiveness of the injunction given the company's assertion of near-normal service.
A mechanical issue stranded 32 guests on the Skyfari Sky Ride at Southwick's Zoo in Mendon, Massachusetts, on Monday. The ride's safety system activated, halting the gondolas, but all guests were safely rescued within an hour. Zoo officials confirmed that the issue was not detectable during routine inspections.
The MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen, Massachusetts, is seeking homes for 22 alpacas, including six males and 16 females aged 8 to 14. The animals, coming from a single loving home, are available for adoption, with some pairs bonded together. Interested adopters can fill out an inquiry form to learn more.
Massachusetts students must obtain a doctor's note to use sunscreen at schools and summer camps. Parents and dermatologists advocate for new legislation to eliminate these restrictions, citing the increased risk of skin cancer from sun exposure. The proposed bills aim to allow students to carry and apply sunscreen without excessive barriers.
Jessica Leslie, a former grand juror in the Karen Read case, faces federal court Tuesday for disclosing confidential grand jury information. She agreed to plead guilty to criminal contempt, receiving a one-day sentence and 24 months of supervised release. The case gained attention after Read's acquittal in the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe.
Massachusetts lawmakers consider a bill to ban cannabis advertisements. Advocates argue that the ban could reduce serious health issues, like psychosis, among young people. Currently, cannabis ads are permitted if 85 percent of viewers are 21 or older.
Four individuals, including two EMTs and a patient, sustained injuries in a collision involving an ambulance and another vehicle in Boston's Franklin Park on Tuesday morning. The accident occurred around 9:40 a.m., and all injured parties received treatment at a hospital for minor injuries.