Crime & Safety

Tractor Trailer Accident Holds Up Traffic on I-84

A collision between a tractor trailer and a dump truck on I-84 eastbound created delays throughout the Tuesday morning commute.

A tractor trailer accident created traffic delays for the duration of the Tuesday morning rush hour on I-84 eastbound.

According to Tolland Fire Chief and Public Safety Director John Littell, a tractor trailer rear-ended a dump truck between exits 67 and 68, blocking two of the highway's lanes.

A state DOT crew responded to lay sand over an oil leak, Littell said.

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Tolland Fire Department and state police responded to the accident at 7:30 a.m. No injuries were reported.

According to the DOT, it was one of three accidents in the area Tuesday morning.

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