A deadly collision between a car and a tanker truck caused a major fire on a highway bridge on Interstate 95 in the US state of Connecticut on Friday afternoon. Black, dense smoke could be seen for miles – burning oil started more fires under the bridge.
The accident, which killed the truck driver, occurred on Connecticut’s largest bridge, the Gold Star Memorial Bridge, which connects the small towns of New London and Groton. According to the police, the tanker hit a car that was stationary due to a burst tire.
The semi-trailer truck overturned as a result of the impact, about 8,300 liters of fuel oil spilled out and immediately ignited. The fire produced “smoky smoke” and “incredible flames,” Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont said at a news conference.
The driver of the semi-trailer died at the scene of the accident
The driver of the truck died at the scene of the accident. Two other people have been taken to hospitals with injuries, New London Mayor Michael Passero said. According to Governor Lamont, your injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. “My thoughts are with the truck driver’s family.”
Burnt oil partially spilled into the River Thames and started further fires under the motorway bridge. Authorities said the structure of the Gold Star Memorial Bridge was not damaged.
Source: Krone
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