Car crashes, catches fire on Interstate 95 in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A single-vehicle crash briefly disrupted travel on Interstate 95 Southbound in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.

The incident occurred near the Atwells Avenue exit (Exit 37A) and was first reported at approximately 3:07 a.m. on June 22, 2025.

Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of the accident. All southbound travel lanes were impacted by the crash, though the extent of the traffic disruption was limited due to the light pre-dawn traffic.

State transportation officials confirmed that the scene was cleared and all lanes were reopened to traffic later in the morning.

Details regarding the cause of the crash, the type of vehicle involved, and whether the driver sustained any injuries have not yet been released by the Rhode Island State Police or local authorities. There has been no official confirmation of an associated fire with this incident at this time. Further information is expected to be released as it becomes available.

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