One Person Killed in Woburn Tractor Trailer Crash

Authorities investigating fatal collision on Route 93 southbound

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:04pm

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A person was killed in a crash involving a van and a tractor trailer on Route 93 southbound in Woburn, Massachusetts on Friday evening, according to state police. The right two lanes were closed for scene processing, and the victim's identity is being withheld pending notification of family.

Why it matters

Fatal crashes on major highways are always concerning for public safety, and this incident on Route 93 in Woburn will likely cause significant traffic delays and disruptions in the area as authorities investigate the cause.

The details

The crash occurred around 10:58 p.m. on Friday night. One of the passengers in the van was pronounced deceased at the hospital, though their identity has not been released. The crash involved a van and a tractor trailer, and MassDOT closed the right two lanes on Route 93 southbound to allow for scene processing.

  • The crash happened around 10:58 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2026.

The players

Massachusetts State Police

The state law enforcement agency investigating the fatal crash on Route 93 in Woburn.

MassDOT

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, which closed lanes on Route 93 southbound to allow for scene processing after the crash.

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What’s next

The crash is still under investigation by Massachusetts State Police to determine the exact cause and circumstances.

The takeaway

This tragic incident on a major highway in Woburn highlights the importance of driver safety and the need for continued vigilance to prevent fatal crashes, especially involving large commercial vehicles.