Taunton

Garbage truck fire shuts highway in Taunton

It wasn't immediately clear if anyone was hurt

A garbage truck covered in fire retardant on Route 120 in Taunton, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.
NBC10 Boston

A Massachusetts highway was shut in Taunton on Tuesday as firefighters put out a garbage truck fire.

Route 140 north was closed at Route 24 for the fire, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation noted.

A garbage truck was at the scene, covered in fire retardant, with firefighters in the area.

It wasn't immediately clear if anyone was hurt.

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