NEWTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Traffic on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Newton was backed for miles on Thursday morning after a vehicle burst into flames.
Firefighters responding to a report of a burning vehicle on the westbound side of Interstate 90 found a white SUV engulfed in flames.
Video from Sky7 HD showed traffic at a complete standstill as firefighters hosed down the burnt-out vehicle.
It’s not clear if anyone was injured in the blaze.
No additional information was immediately available.
There is a car fire on the mass pike (west bound) in our city. Please use caution
— Newton Fire (@NewtonFireDept) December 5, 2019
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