Truck catches fire, shuts down road in Cranston

CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — The Cranston Police Department said they responded to a vehicle fire Wednesday afternoon.

Police said Cranston fire officials were able to extinguish the blaze on New London Avenue before Route 37.

Chris Palmer (@CJFirePhotos) shared this photo with ABC6 News of a scorched truck on New London Avenue.

Authorities said their preliminary investigation suggested the fire began as a result of a mechanical issues.

Rhode Island State Police’s Commercial Enforcement Agency took over the investigation, officials said.

No further information was immediately available.