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1 lane reopens after tire blowout in town-bound Pali Highway tunnel

UPDATE: 7:40 a.m.

Honolulu police have reopened one lane after the pickup truck that was blocking both lanes of the town-bound Pali Tunnel has been moved to one side.

Motorists are advised to use caution in the area.

EARLIER COVERAGE

The Pali Highway in the town-bound direction has been closed this morning at the Pali Tunnels due to a tire blowout.

The pickup truck’s tire blew out inside the tunnel shortly before 7:15 a.m.

No serious injuries were immediately reported, but the highway was closed in the Honolulu-bound direction “due to hazardous conditions,” Honolulu police said.


This story will be updated.


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