The intense storms stranded vehicles and forced the temporary closure of all lanes on Interstate 93. Residents faced significant travel disruptions as floodwaters surged through the area.

Investigators said Hedweens Quetant was racing another vehicle with his headlights off when he ran into Michael Wojdag’s 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe.

More than four inches of rain fell from Norwood to Canton to Milton, bringing the morning commute to a crawl as portions of Interstate 93 were temporarily shut down.

Downpours led to flooding on Interstate 93 in Milton and Quincy, Massachusetts, bringing the morning commute around Boston to a crawl Thursday.

While closures impact parts of Interstate 93 on Thursday due to flooding, MassDOT confirmed that both sides of the highway at Exit 3 in Milton have reopened. Image by Mass511.

Interstate 93 was shut down on both sides at Exit 3 in Milton due to flooding just before 9 a.m., according to MassDOT. The northbound side of the highway was also closed at Exit 8 in Quincy.

Portions of Interstate 93, which connects Boston to neighboring suburbs, were impacted by flooding, according to the Massachusetts State Police.

SALEM, N.H. — Two drivers were injured Sunday following a crash on Interstate 93 in what police say could have been a race.