Oakland: Posey Tube reopens following vehicle fire

OAKLAND – The Posey Tube was closed Monday night following a vehicle fire, according to authorities.

The fire was reported around 7:30 p.m., the Alameda Fire Department said in a social media post.

Oakland and Alameda fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze and ushered drivers and passengers to safety, according to authorities. No injuries were reported.

As of 8:30 p.m., a tow truck was at the scene and working to remove the vehicle, which was described as a pickup truck, the Oakland Fire Department said in a social media post.

The tunnel was open again as of 9:10 p.m.

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