BOSTON — Part of the Massachusetts Turnpike was closed to traffic on Thursday afternoon after a car caught fire in the Prudential Tunnel.
The eastbound side of the highway in Boston was closed as a result of the car fire, MassDOT warned drivers.
In #Boston, I-90 eastbound closed in Prudential Tunnel due to car fire.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) August 28, 2025
Traffic leading up to the scene was said to be at a complete standstill.
It wasn’t immediately clear if anyone was injured in the fire.
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