Highway 35 North is blocked due to diesel explosion and fire

Image: Milford Police Chief Carlos Phoenix directs traffic away from the 386 on ramp along Highway 35 North where traffic has been blocked due to a tractor-trailer fire.

Milford Police Chief Carlos Phoenix directs traffic away from the 386 on ramp along Highway 35 North where traffic has been blocked due to a tractor-trailer fire. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cleanup crews make their way to the scene as Italy, Avalon and Forreston Fire Departments control the blazing trailer.

Cleanup crews make their way to the scene as Italy, Avalon and Forreston Fire Departments control the blazing trailer. (Barry Byers)

Image: Traffic headed northbound on Highway 35 could remain blocked for at least another hour.

Traffic headed northbound on Highway 35 could remain blocked for at least another hour. (Barry Byers)

Image: The smoldering trailer is nearly ready to be hauled away.

The smoldering trailer is nearly ready to be hauled away. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brad Chambers and his fellow Italy Firefighters keep the water flowing to fire hoses.

Brad Chambers and his fellow Italy Firefighters keep the water flowing to fire hoses. (Barry Byers)

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