Crash closes part of Route 128

Part of Route 128 was shut down Friday afternoon after a serious accident in Woburn.

A vehicle crashed in the northbound lanes around noon-time near Route 38.

A medical flight rescue helicopter was called in, so State Police shut down the highway so it could land.

It’s not clear yet what caused the crash or how many people were hurt.

State Police said the accident did have an impact on traffic in the area.