A tractor trailer rollover in Falmouth caused some big delays and an unexpected mess on the highway early this morning. A post on X from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation confirmed the incident, reporting a mulch spill that resulted from the crash on RT-28 northbound at MM-53.6 near Thomas B. Landers Road.

 

Tractor trailer rollover crash with mulch spill in #Falmouth on RT-28-NB at MM-53.6, Thomas B. Landers Rd - Ramp Closed.

— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) May 8, 2024

 

The big rig tipped over for reasons not immediately clear, bringing traffic swiftly to a halt as authorities moved quickly to close the ramp to start clearing the debris. MassDOT reported on X, "Tractor trailer rollover crash with mulch spill in #Falmouth on RT-28-NB at MM-53.6, Thomas B. Landers Rd - Ramp Closed." There were no immediate reports concerning injuries or what might have caused the truck to suddenly overturn.

The rollover and spill brought in emergency services and cleanup crews, who worked swiftly to remove the heaps of mulch that had been destined undoubtedly for some local landscaping project. Details about how long the cleanup would take or the extent of the disruption caused by the spill were not immediately released.

Commuters found themselves forced to seek alternative routes, adding some unforeseen time to their morning journeys. As the mulch was being cleared, updates followed regarding traffic diversions and warnings for drivers to avoid the area if possible and to expect significant delays as the highway's ramp remained closed. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.