BOSTON — A raging car fire on a ramp connecting to the Ted Williams Tunnel Friday afternoon snarled traffic and caused smoke to billow over the city ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
Photos and video sent to Boston 25 showed a vehicle stopped in a connecting ramp engulfed in flames. Massachusetts State Police say multiple vehicles were impacted by the fire.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation says the eastbound ramp and the Frontage Road ramp on I-93 northbound are expected to remain closed into the evening as inspectors evaluate the area to see if repairs will be needed.
“Seek alternate route in the area and expect delays,” MassDOT posted on social media.
Multiple Vehicle Fires in #Boston on I-93 NB. The HOV eastbound ramp and the Frontage Road ramp is currently CLOSED. Seek alternate route in the area and expect delays.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) May 24, 2024
First responders could be seen racing down the connecting tunnel, speeding past stopped cars to respond to the raging fire.
The ramp was closed, causing a line of cars to be backed up heading into the tunnel/
Boston 25 News is working to learn if anyone was hurt.
Additional Video sent to Boston 25 News showed smoke billowing over the tunnel near the Fort Point Channel.
Boston 25 News also has reached out to the Boston Fire Department for more info.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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