Massive tanker fire to shut down I-95 in Connecticut for ‘significant amount of time’

Officials are warning drivers to expect a long term closure on I-95 in Norwalk, Connecticut, following a fiery Thursday morning crash.

Around 5:30 a.m. on May 2, a petroleum tanker truck, a passenger vehicle, and a semi truck were involved in a crash on southbound I-95 underneath the Fairfield Ave overpass at Exit 15 in Norwalk.

if you were planning to drive somewhere in Connecticut today: don’t pic.twitter.com/P7IuCGxUep

— Kat Rosenfield (@katrosenfield) May 2, 2024

Following the crash, the tanker truck caught fire under the overpass.

No serious injuries were reported.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont told drivers to expect both directions of I-95 to be shut down for a “significant amount of time” as crews inspect the structural integrity of the overpass.

Lamont said truckers should take I-87 or I-84 as alternative routes during the I-95 road closure.

This is a developing story.

Our highways team is working closely with Connecticut's DOT on the tanker fire that has closed I-95 in Norwalk. Please heed local authorities on detours and avoid the area if possible. Thank you to the first responders who are dealing with the fire and keeping other drivers safe.

— Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete) May 2, 2024