interstate 95

Septic Truck Rollover Sends 2 People to the Hospital in Waterford

Backup on Interstate 95 in Waterford on Octobr 24 2022
CT Department of Transportation

Authorities are investigating after a septic truck rolled over, spilling the contents inside and sending two people to the hospital.

The crash happened on Interstate 95 North in Waterford between exits 81 and 82 at approximately 8 a.m.

Waterford firefighters said they were called to the crash where they found a septic truck rolled over on top of a guardrail. The truck appeared to be leaking the contents of the 500 gallon tank, as well as a 40 gallon saddle tank.

The driver of the truck and SUV involved in the accident were both taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries, according to crews.

Connecticut State Police, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the Department of Transportation are investigating.

The accident caused delays for a few hours, but the scene has since cleared. Drivers are still being asked to use caution in the area while crews clean up.

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