Fuel tanker truck rollover in Groton, Connecticut leaves one dead
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: April 15, 2023
driver of the truck died, two people taken to hospitals
A fuel tanker truck rolled over on the Gold Star Bridge in Groton, Connecticut, on Friday, causing a massive fire and shutting down traffic on Interstate 95. The accident occurred when a passenger car's tire blew out, causing the tractor-trailer truck to overturn and spill about 2,200 gallons of fuel. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont called it a "tragic accident" during a news conference.
The incident created "billowing smoke" and "incredible flames," according to Lamont. The driver of the truck died at the scene, and two people were taken to hospitals. New London Mayor Michael Passero said their injuries don't appear to be life-threatening. Lamont expressed his condolences, saying, "My heart goes out to the family of the truck driver."
Some of the fuel spilled into the Thames River, and teams are working to contain the spill. Both sides of Interstate 95 were closed due to the collision. The northbound side has since reopened, but the southbound side will remain closed for "quite some time," according to Connecticut State Police.
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Tags: accident, tragedy, Fatality, New Jersey, Connecticut, Groton, Interstate95, fueltruckrollover, Gold Star Bridge
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- driver of the truck
- Vehicles:
- passenger car, tractor trailer truck
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Connecticut
- City:
- Groton
- Location:
- Gold Star Bridge, Interstate 95, Groton, Connecticut
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-04-14
- Time of Incident:
- unknown
Gold Star Bridge, Interstate 95, Groton, Connecticut
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