BRAINTREE, MASS. (WHDH) - A fiery multi-car crash in Braintree forced Route 3 North to temporarily shut down during Tuesday morning’s commute.

At least two cars were engulfed in flames. Traffic was stopped shortly after 6:00 a.m. as heavy flames and black smoke billowed over the highway. Their blackened and charred frames could be seen on the side of the highway once the flames were extinguished.

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All northbound lanes opened up at approximately 7 a.m.

No information on any potential injuries or the cause of the crash has been made available yet.

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