Breaking: It's a traffic nightmare on the Cross Bronx Expressway after a fiery crash left one person dead overnight. elijahwestbrook reports.
They say a car moving westbound rear-ended a tractor trailer.
An 18-wheeler truck that was coming up from behind did not stop in time, and rear-ended the car, crushing the vehicle. Video shows the devastating aftermath of the crash. Police say the impact was so strong it caused an explosion and flames engulfed the car and trucks. Smoke could be seen billowing from one of the trailers and the car was completely crushed.
The fiery mess on the Cross Bronx Expressway prompted a huge response. Crews worked throughout the night trying to put out the fire. As for the people involved, investigators say the driver of the car that was smashed did not survive. The crash created a mess for the morning commute. All lanes in both directions on the Cross Bronx Expressway were shut down. The southbound lanes of the Major Deegan were closed as well while investigators work to determine what caused the deadly crash.
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