RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Rutherford firefighters doused a fire in a truck carrying cheese and sausage that shut down westbound Route 3 for several hours Wednesday past the evening rush.
Westbound Route 3 was closed for more than two hours.
Photo Credit: DAILY VOICE photos: Sean Slattery"The loud explosion made my home shake," said Rafael Molinaro. This photo is a still shot from a video he shot.
Photo Credit: COURTESY: Rafael MolinaroThe driver got out OK.
Photo Credit: DAILY VOICE photos: Sean SlatteryRutherford firefighters doused the flames.
Photo Credit: DAILY VOICE photos: Sean SlatteryThe sound barrier was damaged.
Photo Credit: DAILY VOICE photos: Sean SlatteryThe incident temporarily closed westbound Route 3.
Photo Credit: DAILY VOICE photos: Sean SlatteryThe All Ways Transportation Inc. driver got out safely after the International tractor caught fire just before 3 p.m. near the Lincoln Avenue ramp.
Flames quickly raced into the trailer and also damaged a section of the highway's sound barrier.
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