Box truck rolls over in Tolland, leaks fuel, and damages utility pole

A box truck rolled over on Route 74 in Tolland the morning of March 16.
A box truck rolled over on Route 74 in Tolland the morning of March 16.(Brian Foley)
Published: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:59 AM EDT|Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:00 AM EDT
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TOLLAND, CT (WFSB) - Emergency crews responded to the scene of a box truck rollover in Tolland on Thursday morning.

Shortly after 5 a.m., public safety dispatchers said they received calls for a motor vehicle rollover at the intersection of Tolland Stage and South River roads.

Route 74 was down to a single lane of traffic.

Firefighters and EMS crews arrived to find the box truck. All occupants safely extricated themselves from the vehicle.

Officials said the truck had an active fuel leak.

There’s no word on what caused the driver to rollover.

Police asked drivers to use caution and avoid the area.

For real-time traffic updates, check the Channel 3 traffic map here.

This is a developing story. Stay with Eyewitness News for updates.