East Lyme, CT (June 8, 2025) – A crash involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle resulted in a significant fire and minor injuries Saturday morning, prompting hours-long lane closures on Interstate 95 northbound near Exit 72.
Incident Details: The crash occurred at approximately 6:49 a.m., when the tractor-trailer collided with another vehicle and subsequently caught fire, according to Connecticut State Police. The incident led to the closure of I-95 northbound between Exits 72 and 73 while crews conducted cleanup and investigation.
Investigations and Legal Considerations: State police confirmed that minor injuries were sustained in the crash. The highway was fully reopened by around 3 p.m., per the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Authorities have not released further information on contributing factors or potential charges.
Our thoughts are with those injured, and we wish them a full and swift recovery.
Source: CT Post