Crime & Safety

Vehicle Fire on Rte. 295 North Blocks Rte. 37 On-Ramp

A vehicle fire at about 7 p.m. this evening sent a thick plume of black smoke into the air on Rte. 295 North today near the Rte. 37 on-ramp, blocking traffic.

State Police and Cranston Police Cruisers were rushing to the scene at about 7 p.m. from Rte. 37 and Rte. 295 South. The smoke was visible from Post Road in Warwick, and from Smithfield on Rte. 295.

Cranston Patch will update this story as more information becomes available.

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