State Police responding to tractor trailer fire on Thruway in South Nyack

UPDATE 10:15 a.m. : All lanes now open

State Police are on scene for a tractor trailer fire on the Thruway southbound in the village of South Nyack, Rockland County, just before the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. The right lane is closed, causing significant traffic delays. Motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible.

Investigation revealed that a Costco tractor trailer initially experienced a brake fire that resulted in the vehicle becoming fully engulfed. No injuries are reported.

The fire has been extinguished and efforts continue to clear the scene. Significant delays remain.