Tractor-trailer explodes on I-287
A tractor-trailer approaching an overpass exploded into flames on Sunday afternoon. Police say the tractor-trailer was traveling in the westbound lane of I-287, when it experienced mechanical problems
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Mar 21, 2016, 1:19 AM
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Updated 3,146 days ago
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A tractor-trailer approaching an overpass exploded into flames on Sunday afternoon.
Police say the tractor-trailer was traveling in the westbound lane of I-287, when it experienced mechanical problems that led to a small inferno near Exit 2 in Elmsford.
Officials say the driver escaped the mishap unscathed, but the 41,000 pounds of frozen carrots he was carrying were torched by the fire.
They say cleaning the remains of the carrots and the tractor led to three-hour delays and heavy traffic.
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