Several Crashes Caused Problems for Morning Commute

Rain made roads slick this morning, which caused several problems during the morning commute.

Interstate 91:

A tractor-trailer was on fire on Interstate 91 North near exit 20 in Middletown, at Country Club Road, and traffic was backed up.

Several vehicles were involved in a crash on the Charter Oak Bridge in Hartford, heading to Interstate 91 South. Officials said a tractor-trailer has jackknifed.

There was a crash on I-91 South in Windsor at exit 38.

Interstate 84:

In Newtown, a tractor-trailer crashed into a tree in the median of Interstate 84 West at exit 11, Wasserman Way. No injuries are reported. One lane was closed and there were backups to exit 16.

There was a crash on I-84 West in Bethel at exit 8, to Route 6 West

Route 9:

The right lane of Route 9 North was blocked before exit 23, Christian Lane, and traffic was stop-and-go from exit 21, to Route 5.

Route 2:

One person was injured in a crash on Route 2 West in Hartford at the Founders Bridge. Two lanes of the highway were blocked, but the scene has since cleared.

A crash slowed the commute on Route 2 West in Glastonbury at exit 8.

Elsewhere:

In Middlefield, a tractor-trailer has rolled over on Jackson Hill Road near Route 66. Police said Jackson Hill Road could be closed for hours.

There were two crashes on Interstate 691 East. One was in Cheshire at exit 3 and another was in Meriden between exits 10 and 11, Traffic is stop and go.

Crashes on I-84 West in Southbury at exit 13, Route 8 South in Derby and I-84 East in Farmington at exit 39 have cleared.

Check our interactive traffic map for updates on your morning commute.
 

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