Gilmerton Bridge closed after 2 tractor trailers caught on fire in Chesapeake

Gilmerton Bridge in Chesapeake shut down after accident involving tractor trailers on fire

CHESAPEAKE — The Gilmerton Bridge was shut down in both directions following an apparent accident involving multiple tractor trailers on fire early Tuesday morning. The Chesapeake Fire Department said firefighters were dispatched to the roadway, a bridge which crosses the Elizabeth River near where Military Highway meets Bainbridge Boulevard and Interstate 464, at around 3:50 a.m. Firefighters said they found two tractor trailers ablaze upon arr…

Tractor-trailer fires at Gilmerton Bridge cause major delays

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) -- A multi-vehicle accident is causing major delays at the Gilmerton Bridge Tuesday morning. According to officials, both directions of the Gilmerton Bridge have been closed due to multiple tractor-trailer fires in the area. The Chesapeake Fire Department was dispatched to the scene around 3:50 a.m. and find two tractor-trailers involved in an accident — both of which were on fire at the time. Tractor-trailer fire at Gilme…

Gilmerton Bridge closed after 2 tractor trailers caught on fire in Chesapeake

The fire happened after two tractor-trailers crashed and caught on fire around 3:50 a.m.