Tanker truck carrying fuel catches fire on Highway 20 East in Montreal
Highway completely reopened as of 5:30 a.m., but traffic may remain slow for some time
A tanker truck carrying a large quantity of diesel fuel caught fire Wednesday night, leading to an overnight closure of a section of Highway 20 East in Montreal.
The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) reported that the fire began around 10 p.m. near the Angrignon Boulevard exit. The truck was not involved in any collision, and no injuries were reported.
Firefighters responded promptly and extinguished the blaze.
The highway was fully reopened by 5:30 a.m., but as of 6:30 a.m., traffic remained slow and could continue to affect the morning rush hour.
The SQ noted that several heavy truck drivers, facing limited detour options, had to wait on the highway during the closure.
