Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.

Protesters Chained To Barrels Have Shut Down A Massachusetts Highway

Benjamin ZhangJan 15, 2015, 20:25 IST

Protestors chained to 1200-pound barrels have shut down both directions of I-93 in the Medford-Somerville area of Massachusetts, causing great disruption to the morning commute into Boston.

According to the Boston Globe, Massachusetts State Police have arrested 17 demonstrators who sought to "disrupt business as usual" and protest police and state violence against minorities.

The protesters have since been removed and police are working to clear up the traffic tie-ups.