I-91 north congested in Middletown due to tractor trailer crash
Interstate 91 northbound in Middletown was backed up for nearly 5 miles from a crash that involved a tractor trailer and another vehicle.
Published: Jun. 6, 2023 at 8:12 AM EDT|Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 9:02 AM EDT
MIDDLETOWN, CT (WFSB) - Interstate 91 northbound in Middletown was backed up for nearly 5 miles from a crash that involved a tractor trailer.
The Department of Transportation said the congestion was between exits 17 in Meriden and 21 in Cromwell.
The crash itself happened between exits 20 and 21 in Middletown around 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday. State police said the tractor trailer blew a tire.
The DOT reported that the left and center lanes were closed.
There’s no word on injuries or a cause.
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