Car Fire Stops Traffic On Newport Bridge

Newport RI

15 November, 2021

9:58 AM

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NEWPORT, RI — A major crash on the Newport Pell Bridge completely stopped traffic in both directions during the Monday morning report. The crash closed traffic heading in both directions just after 9 a.m., the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority said. What's Up Newport shared a photo of a car on fire on the eastbound side of the bridge. The crash scene was cleared by 9:30 a.m., the RITBA said, though residual traffic delays are expected to continue as traffic gets moving again. #NPBridge ALERT: All traffic Eastbound and Westbound has been stopped due to an accident on the bridge. Emergency personnel are on scene. Expect delays.— RITBA (@RIEZPASS) November 15, 2021 #NPBridge Alert: Accident has been cleared and traffic is reopen in both directions. Expect residual delays.— RITBA (@RIEZPASS) November 15, 2021