Crash on Connecticut interstate sends two big rigs into a pond
Connecticut State Police responded to a Thursday morning crash off I-84 that sent two big rigs into a pond.
The crash occurred around 2 a.m. on February 29 in Ashford, Connecticut.
You can see the two TTs that collided this AM on I-84 EB in Ashford/Union partially in the water. https://t.co/VBd7gLe8YN pic.twitter.com/2tvVH3egrw
— Alyssa Rae Taglia (@AlyssaRaeTaglia) February 29, 2024
Two semi trucks were eastbound on I-84 when they were involved in a crash near Exit 72 that sent both vehicles off the interstate into a pond on the side of the interstate.
Both trucks came to rest partially submerged in the pond.
It was initially reported by NBC Connecticut reports that at least one person was hospitalized with serious injuries. Later on Thursday, officials announced that one person died in the crash.
The Tolland County Dive Team responded to the crash scene.
Heavy traffic backups have been reported in the area.
State Police just opened one lane of I-84 eastbound in Ashford. Traffic is still backed up for miles, and 2 tractor trailers are still submerged in Morey Pond. pic.twitter.com/MKH5L6jhtJ
— Kent Pierce (@kentpierce8) February 29, 2024
The cause of the crash is under investigation.