Dump Truck Hits Pole, Leaks Fuel Onto Route 202 in Litchfield

Route 202 was down to one lane on the Torrington-Litchfield town line after a dump truck struck a pole and leaked fuel onto the road late Monday morning, according to police.

Torrington police said the road was blocked off after the crash at the intersection of Fern Drive. Authorities closed Route 202 to remove the truck, but the road has since reopened.

No one was hurt but crews are dealing with a fuel leak, according to state police. The fire department has been called out to help clean up the spill.

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