Update:The Massachusetts Department of Transportation tweeted that the cement truck that rolled over on the Massachusetts Turnpike this afternoon has been cleared.

#MAtraffic Boston I-90 Pru Tunnel Exit 22 work complete. Ramp open. Reminder: I-90 lane restrictions begin 9pm. pic.twitter.com/Cr0tfjUjwB — Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) March 21, 2014

A cement truck rolled over in the Prudential Tunnel on the Massachusetts Turnpike eastbound at exit 22 this afternoon, according to Massachusetts State Police.

The Boston Globe reports that one person was injured in the crash. Cleanup of the crash site is expected to take 3 to 5 hours and drivers are encouraged to seek alternative routes for the evening commute, state police said.

#MAtraffic Cleanup is underway for crashed cement truck in Pru Tunnel EB at exit 22. Will be closed for several hrs. pic.twitter.com/NareF5J61z — Dustin Fitch (@DustinGFitch) March 21, 2014

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said the I-93 northbound HOV lane will be open to all traffic due to the closure and cleanup efforts in Prudential Tunnel.

#MAtraffic Seek alt route if you plan on going thru the Pru. Cleanup at exit 22 EB. pic.twitter.com/KUUpC8x06A — Dustin Fitch (@DustinGFitch) March 21, 2014


The crash appeared to have left a large hole in the tunnel’s wall.

#MAtraffic Cleanup in Pru Tunnel at exit 22 is underway. Seek alt route. pic.twitter.com/99Vld9AeOY — Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) March 21, 2014

Here is another view of the hole: