Photo courtesy of the Shrewsbury Fire DepartmentThe Fire Department is warning drivers of a slippery section on Route 9 by the intersection with Lake Street in Shrewsbury.
The road turned “basically into a skating rink,” after firefighters effectively used a large amount of water to extinguish an automobile on fire early morning on January 9th, 2020, the agency reported around 7 AM.
The temperature during the incident was below 20°F and is expected to remain below 30°F until tomorrow, Friday 10th, 2020.
The vehicle involved in the incident was located on Route 9 East near the Lake Street intersection, the Shrewsbury Fire Department knocked down the fire and removed the car quickly. No injuries were reported.
“Unfortunately, the incident basically turned Route 9 into a skating rink. Please be safe if using Route 9 East or West near the Lake Street Intersection,” the agency urged drivers.
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