December 11, 2024

Truck crash in construction zone leads to serious injuries

Steve Smith

Truck crash in construction zone leads to serious injuries

A truck crash in a construction zone in Norwich, Connecticut, resulted in serious injuries on December 10th. The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on I-395 southbound.

The details: A Kenworth truck carrying a metal beam rear-ended another truck, which caused a chain reaction involving an SUV and a car.

The impact caused the beam to slide, trapping the driver in his cab.
He was extracted and taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Two others had minor injuries.

Investigation: Connecticut State Police are investigating the crash. Anyone who witnessed it is encouraged to contact Trooper Timothy Wengloski.

The situation emphasized the challenges of navigating through construction zones. Thankfully, no fatalities occurred in this incident, although it remains under active investigation.

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