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Burnt watermelons spill everywhere after truck fire on NYS Thruway in Dunkirk

The truck was carrying pallets of watermelons. Pictures from the scene showed the watermelons spilled all over the side of the road.

By: WKBW News Staff

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DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WKBW) — A large cleanup is underway in Dunkirk after a tractor-trailer caught fire on the New York State Thruway.

The truck was carrying pallets of watermelons. Pictures from the scene show the watermelons have spilled all over the side of the road.

The fire happened on I-90 east between Exit 60 (Westfield) and Exit 59 (Dunkirk).

The Thruway Authority says all travel lanes are open but the right shoulder will remain closed for several hours.