Crime & Safety

Car Fire Breaks Out On Long Island Expressway

The car fire was reported just before 4:30 p.m. at Exit 71 on the LIE.

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A car burst into flames on the LIE Tuesday.
A car burst into flames on the LIE Tuesday. (William Maddock)

RIVERHEAD, NY — First responders rushed to extinguish a car fire on the Long Island Expressway Tuesday, officials said.

According to Suffolk County Police, a report of a car fire by Exit 71 on the LIE came in at 4:25 p.m.

No additional information was immediately available.

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