Newton, MA — January 30, 2026, two people were injured following an 18-wheeler accident at around 11:15 a.m. along Route 128.

Authorities said in preliminary statements that the crash happened near the Massachusetts Turnpike.

It appears that the crash involved an 18-wheeler and at least two cars. The 18-wheeler ended up jackknifed across all lanes of travel. Following the accident, two people from the cars were taken from the scene with reportedly minor injuries.

Additional details are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Based on the images og the crash scene I saw in the news, it's incredibly relieving to see reports of only minor injuries. Still, it's important to take those injuries seriously, as sometimes things aren't as "minor" as they may seem initially.

I've had cases where someone seemed more or less fine immediately after a crash. After days or weeks though, the true nature of their injuries would develop, and they ended up needing more serious treatment than the initial reports suggested.

That's why commercial vehicle accidents always warrant immediate attention from accident reconstructionists. By ensuring a crash gets thorough investigations, victims and families can handle those outcomes. As they say: hope for the best, prepare for the worst. A serious 18-wheeler accident certainly isn't the exception to that.