Car fire temporarily closes the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx

Northbound lanes of the Major Deegan Expressway were closed at Health Avenue but have since reopened.

News 12 Staff

Jan 8, 2023, 12:44 PM

Updated 516 days ago

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A car erupted into flames overnight in the Bronx and temporarily closed a section of the Major Deegan Expressway. 
Citizen video app shows a car on fire on Fordham Road around 1 a.m. 
Northbound lanes of the Major Deegan Expressway were closed at Health Avenue but have since reopened. 
There is no word yet on the cause or if there were any injuries.


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