A fiery crash at the tollbooth on Interstate 95 in Hampton, New Hampshire, closed multiple lanes on Saturday afternoon.
New Hampshire State Police said all cash lanes were closed on I-95 northbound due to the crash, and that drivers should anticipate delays and avoid the area if possible.
State police added that it appears preliminarily that a truck crashed into a tollbooth and then caught fire.
Hampton Fire/Rescue said they were tied up on I-95 at the main toll plaza for a motor vehicle crash/vehicle fire. Photos shared on their Facebook page show a car fully engulfed in flames, with thick, black smoke billowing into the clear, blue sky.
Other photos show the aftermath, with a burned out vehicle missing a roof.
According to Hampton police, the driver and a minor passenger were both safely removed from the vehicle. Local police urged caution at the area of side tolls from Route 101 to I-95 due to the single vehicle crash into the tolls with vehicle fire.
People were asked to avoid the area.
Just before 6:30 p.m., state police said the interstate had fully reopened.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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