Commuter Alert: Multi-car crash on Route 1 in Saugus snarls traffic during evening commute
At least five cars appeared to be involved in the crash that left debris scattered across Route 1 near Walnut Street shortly after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday.
The cluster of crashed vehicles was confined mostly to the leftmost lane but appeared to close at least three lanes. Traffic crept by in the rightmost lanes.
At least one ambulance was also on the roadway.
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