Early this morning, an electric car burst into flames on the Massachusetts Turnpike, prompting officials to shut down the westbound side of Interstate 90. According to a social media post from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the closure occurred at mile marker 133, necessitating a substantial detour for commuters trying to navigate the city.
In #Boston, I-90 WB closed at mile marker 133 due to vehicle fire.
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) July 11, 2025
A fire involving an electric vehicle drew a large response from firefighters, who used foam and water to extinguish the blaze. The make and model of the vehicle have not been disclosed. The incident, which caused significant traffic delays, was also attended by Massachusetts State Police, who helped divert vehicles. According to NBC Boston, traffic was backed up for an undetermined distance.
As commuters reckon with this disruption, another incident has compounded the city's traffic woes with state police responding to a separate crash near the Sumner Tunnel earlier in the morning, however, details on this separate event remain scant as attention remains fixed on the consequences of the car fire.
No injuries have been reported in relation to the I-90 car fire at this time, and the authorities have not released a statement on the potential cause of the fire or the condition of the driver involved, as the investigation is likely in its initial stages and the aftermath of the incident continues to unfold the blockage and subsequent build-up of frustrated drivers serves as a canvas for the unfolding narrative of our intertwined existence with the technology we trust to carry us forward. State officials have not yet announced when they expect the westbound I-90 to reopen to traffic.
