CANTON, Mass. — Tuesday afternoon traffic was snarled in Norfolk County after a truck went up in flames on I-93 North in Canton.
The incident prompted MassDOT to shut down the interstate near exit 2A around 2:30 p.m.
In #Canton, I-93 northbound is currently closed at exit 2A. Exit 2A is also closed.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) September 3, 2024
The two left lanes were re-opened just before 3:30 p.m.
Traffic was backed up in both directions, including the northbound side, all the way into Quincy.
The truck was fully engulfed and sent black smoke billowing over the highway.
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