Route 6 Reopens in Chaplin After Oil Tanker Flips

Route 6/Willimantic Road has reopened in Chaplin after an oil tanker flipped onto its side at the intersection of Route 198/Phoenixville Road on Tuesday evening.

The road was closed for several hours between Lynch Road and Chewink Road and reopened around 10 p.m., according to the Department of Transportation.

It's not clear if any other vehicles were involved in the crash or if anyone was hurt.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

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