GARDNER, Mass. — A train carrying vehicles caught fire early Tuesday morning in Gardner.
The fire started when the train was on an overpass near Main Street and Timpany Boulevard.
Gardner: Timpany Rd, train box car on fire, most surrounding roads closed, avoid area @GardnerMassPD #Boston25 pic.twitter.com/chGGH7NePf
— Mark Parkinson (@MParkBoston25) September 10, 2019
Several streets were closed as a precaution.
The fire chief said the fire was isolated and contained.
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