NORTH HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police are investigating after a tractor-trailer caught fire traveling northbound on I-87 in North Hudson. The fire closed I-87 between exits 30 and 32 for some time.
State Police say preliminary investigation found the rear brakes of the tractor-trailer caught fire and caused the trailer to ignite. The driver was able to stop and get out of the truck before the fire reached the cabin. He did not sustain any injuries.
The New York State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit, Traffic Incident Management Unit, Essex County Emergency Management Office, Essex County Sheriff's Department, and other local fire departments responded to the scene. The incident is currently under investigation.
