Car fire in ramp connecting Ted Williams Tunnel disrupts traffic – Boston 25 News

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation says the eastbound ramp and the Frontage Road ramp to northbound I-93 are expected to remain closed into the evening while inspectors assess the area to see if repairs will be needed.

“Look for an alternate route in the area and expect delays,” MassDOT posted on social media.

First responders could be seen running through the connecting tunnel, passing cars stopped to respond to the raging fire.

The ramp was closed, causing a line of cars heading towards the tunnel to back up/

Boston 25 News is working to determine if anyone was injured.

Additional video sent to Boston 25 News showed smoke coming from the tunnel near the Fort Point Canal.

Boston 25 News has also reached out to the Boston Fire Department for more information.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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