Double Motorcycle Crash In O'Neill Tunnel Leaves 2 Dead

June 8, 2019

BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — A double motorcycle crash in Boston’s O’Neill Tunnel early Saturday morning has left two men dead.

15 mins - moved about 1/2 of a mile - Deadly motorcycle crash in O’Neill tunnel at exit 23 @wbznewsradio @WBZTraffic pic.twitter.com/Z1SWWOwuST
— JimMacKayOnAir (@JimMacKayOnAir) June 8, 2019

The crash occurred around 2 a.m. when the two motorcyclists lost control on Route 93 northbound near Exit 23, according to Massachusetts State Police.

#MaTraffic I-93/O'Neill Tunnel North before X23/Government Center. Crash investigation involving motorcycles. Left lanes blocked. Just one right lane gets by. @WBZTraffic pic.twitter.com/Y7w8SCIzxb
— Rob Hakala (@RobHakala) June 8, 2019

The motorcyclists were travelling with a group that were headed north. Two lanes were closed in the tunnel following the crash. They have since been reopened.

UPDATE: All MSP assets are clear from the crash scene. All lanes open. There is still a significant backup as a result of the lane closures. https://t.co/3JBpDC3Q96
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) June 8, 2019

The identity of the victims has yet to be released. Police are currently investigating.

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WBZ NewsRadio's Kevin Coleman (@KevinColemanWBZ) reports