Enfield

I-91 in Enfield reopens after tanker truck fire

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Interstate 91 in Enfield has reopened after a tanker truck fire closed portions of both sides of the highway on Sunday.

State police said the tanker fire was on the southbound side of the highway near exit 48.

At one point, both sides of I-91 were closed between exits 48 and 49. The highway has since fully reopened.

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The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Emergency Response Unit said the fire was contained to the trailer's tires and was quickly knocked down by firefighters.

The trucking company offloaded about 8,000 gallons of gasoline into an empty tanker to help lighten the trailer's weight before the trailer could be towed. There were no hazardous materials released.

No injuries were reported.

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