A tanker fire incident on I-90 has caused disruptions to the eastbound lane between Batavia and Rochester, with crews responding to the scene. The westbound lane was initially closed but re-opened around 9 a.m. Tuesday, while one lane on the eastbound side has also been re-opened. The road is expected to fully open back up as more information becomes available.
Published Date: November 26, 2024
Details of the Incident
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The eastbound lane on the Thruway between exit 48 in Batavia and exit 46 outside of Rochester is closed due to the tanker fire.
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The tanker is located near exit 47 in Le Roy.
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The westbound lane was initially closed but re-opened around 9 a.m. Tuesday.
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One lane on the eastbound side has also been re-opened.
Response and Updates
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Crews were seen responding to the incident just after 8 a.m.
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It is unclear when the road will fully open back up, with updates being provided as more information becomes available.
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