Big fat truck couldn't fit in the Sumner Tunnel

State Police report an "overheight" truck tried to get into the Sumner Tunnel in East Boston around 11:15 a.m. but didn't get far after causing some damage to the tunnel roof and shutting one lane.

The truck that struck the ceiling is a 2008 Freightliner owned by McCoy National Lease Inc. of Green Bay, Wisconsin. It was towing a trailer owned by Primestar Trucking LLC of Postville, Iowa. The overhead strike was observed on camera by Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Operations Center personnel, who notified State Police Troop E personnel, allowing for an immediate response.

Mass. DOT personnel have notified State Police that there was no structural damage to the tunnel. The tractor-trailer was removed from the tunnel after lowering its tires. It will be inspected by the State Police Troop E Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit. All Sumner lanes were reopened shortly before noon.