Vehicle on fire on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge causing traffic delays: officials

NEW YORK (PIX11) — A vehicle fire on the upper level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge caused traffic delays on Tuesday just before rush hour, officials said.

The vehicle fire started around 3:45 p.m. and caused delays in the eastbound lanes, according to the FDNY. Drivers were advised to find alternate routes.

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Additional information was not immediately available.

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