Truck Jacknifes On Berlin Highway Amid Black Ice Mess

BERLIN, CT — The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department warned residents to use caution as icy conditions persisted into Wednesday morning, with a special weather statement issued for black ice during the commute.

In a notice to the community, the department said roadways in town remain slippery as temperatures remain at freezing.

Fire officials also reported that Companies 2 and 3 responded overnight to a motor vehicle accident on Route 9 North involving a jackknifed tractor-trailer.

According to the department, the truck’s fuel tank was compromised in the crash, prompting a response from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to assist.

Work to remove the vehicle was ongoing as of the department’s latest update.

A cleanup contractor has been brought in to mitigate the fuel leak.

Officials have not released information on injuries. Residents are urged to drive cautiously as crews continue their work.