Police: Driver Not at Fault for Fiery Crash on I-91 in Meriden

The operator of the truck that rolled over on I-91 and caused a fiery accident scene was transported to the hospital for suspected minor injuries.

The highway was closed through the morning until a little after 4 p.m. as the scene was cleaned up and investigated. The accident occured around 9:30 a.m.

The vehicle was traveling northbound on I-91 in the right lane when the operator from Meriden lost control after a mechanical failure. The vehicle struck a bridge embankment.

Much of its 2,400 gallons of fuel oil was lost and ignited after the accident.

The operator was found to not be at fault for the accident. He was transported to the hospital for suspected minor injuries.

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