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Dump truck fire disrupts westbound I‑287 traffic near Elmsford and Tarrytown

The incident occurred near milepost 0.5 between Exit 2 in Elmsford and Exit 1 in Tarrytown around 10 a.m.

News 12 Staff

Apr 13, 2026, 12:37 PM

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A dump truck fire caused significant delays on westbound I‑287 early Monday.

The incident occurred near milepost 0.5 between Exit 2 in Elmsford and Exit 1 in Tarrytown around 10 a.m.

News 12 video showed what appeared to be a dump truck on fire on the right shoulder, with smoke rising from the roadway.

No injuries were reported.

Officials said the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

Drivers experienced delays as crews worked to manage traffic and clear the scene.

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