Winslow Townson / for The Boston Globe

Workers clean up the roadway after a tractor trailer carrying ink overturned on the ramp from 128 North to 95 North in Peabody, Mass. on March 9, 2011.

Ink spill on I-95 shuts down an on-ramp near Boston and forces repaving

Boston.com reports:
A tractor-trailer hauling industrial printer cartridges rolled over Wednesday morning on a ramp on I-95 North in Peabody,Mass. spewing ink across the roadway, State Police said.

The ramp was shut down for the rest of day as crews cleaned up the mess, then replaced a section of roadway, officials said.
No other vehicles were involved and the truck’s driver was not injured in the accident, which occurred about 6:10 a.m., authorities said. The cause of the accident is under investigation, and it is not known if any citations will be issued.

About 500 feet of the roadway had to be ground down and repaved Wednesday night, said Adam Hurtubise, spokesman for the state Department of Transportation.

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Thats logistics! Just had to say it!

    Reply#1 - Fri Mar 11, 2011 5:05 AM EST

    I'm sure UPS will blame the sender for the mishap and not cover any insurance claims made by the ink company. It's the standard mode of operation used by UPS whenever there is a claim, based on my experience.

      Reply#2 - Fri Mar 11, 2011 3:31 PM EST

      Alberta:  What great color.  Kind of Jackson Pollock but brighter!

        Reply#3 - Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:22 PM EDT
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