Car fire closes Shawinigan Drive in Chicopee

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Shawinigan Drive was temporarily closed from the Ludlow town line to the entrance of I-291 as crews worked to put out a car fire Wednesday night.

The closure, announced by the Chicopee Police Department Wednesday evening around 9:15 p.m., affected both local and through traffic. No injuries were reported and authorities believe a mechanical issue could have caused the fire.

We will provide updates as soon as new information becomes available.

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