Fiery crash shuts down I-195 West in Seekonk

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The aftermath of a crash and fire on I-195 West in Seekonk on July 2, 2024. (Carlos M Vallejo)

SEEKONK, Mass. (WLNE) — A major crash shut down I-195 West in Seekonk on Tuesday afternoon.

The incident involved a box truck and another vehicle, both of which caught fire.

It was the second multi-vehicle crash of the day in Seekonk, closing all lanes around 2:30 p.m.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation said the left lane reopened just after 3:30 p.m.

MassDOT added that temporary signs and message boards were being deployed to advise motorists to seek alternate routes.

ABC 6 reached out to Massachusetts State Police for more information and is waiting to hear back.

This is a developing story — ABC 6 will provide additional details as they are released.

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