BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — A semi-truck engulfed in flames shut down the Gowanus Expressway Monday afternoon.
All lanes were blocked off in both directions at 72nd Street, as well as the pedestrian bridge over the Belt Parkway, according to authorities.
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The FDNY received a call just after 2:15 p.m. Monday for the reported fire. Officials said the truck had spilled a “large quantity” of gas on the expressway.
Hazmat, NYPD and DSNY were all called to the scene.
Citizen video shows huge plumes of smoke billowing from the tractor-trailer as firefighters work to contain the blaze. Traffic appeared to be at a standstill during operations…