At least one person is killed after fuel tanker EXPLODES on Connecticut bridge, halting traffic on I-95 as fire spreads to nearby buildings
- Authorities have confirmed that one person died after the tanker overturned on the Gold Star Memorial Bridge
- Connecticut State Police also confirmed that buildings under the bridge were on fire
A fuel tanker overturning caused a massive fire and one death on Interstate 95 at the Gold Star Memorial Bridge.
Emergency services are putting out the fire in Groton, Connecticut, after the vehicle overturned Friday morning.
New London Mayor Michael Passero confirmed that the driver of the tanker was killed. It is unclear what caused the accident.
Dramatic footage showed plumes of smoke rising from the bridge as the fire continued to burn.
It crosses the River Thames and is only a few thousand meters away from the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean.
Emergency services are putting out the fire in Groton, Connecticut, after the vehicle overturned Friday morning.
Another disturbing image shows flames and smoke billowing from the bridge and was shot from a car passing by the inferno
New London Mayor Michael Passero confirmed one person was killed in Friday’s explosion at the Gold Star Bridge in Groton, but gave no further details
Connecticut State Police tweeted this photo of fire engines and first responders at the scene of the fire on the bridge, which crosses the River Thames and is just a few thousand feet from the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean
The Department of Transportation has closed the road between exits 86 and 84, closing the south side of the bridge for structural inspection.
Sergeant Joseph Pelchat, New London Police Department said: “Due to a serious car accident on the Gold Star Bridge, both lanes of I-95 are closed and the bridge is closed to traffic. Take into account possible major delays.’
Connecticut State Police also confirmed buildings were on fire under the bridge, with injuries reported, though it’s unclear how serious they are.
This is an evolving story.