Fiery Accident Closes Tappan Zee Bridge in New York

An accident involving at least two vehicles has shut down both sides of the Tappan Zee Bridge.

Sept. 13, 2005

(New York - WABC, Sept. 13, 2005) - An accident involving at least two vehicles has shut down both sides of the Tappan Zee Bridge.

One of the vehicles - reported to be a truck carrying pasta products - may have caught fire, according to officials.

Rescuers from both Rockland and Westchester counties responded to the scene and a search boat was in the water.

The cause of the accident is not yet known, and there is no word on when the bridge will reopen.

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