WESTBROOK, Conn. — Interstate 95 was the scene of yet another major emergency Friday when a violent crash in Westbrook left multiple people seriously injured and caused significant infrastructure damage. Authorities say the collision involved several passenger vehicles and a tractor-trailer, which overturned and spilled its load across the highway. The force of the crash also struck and damaged the Route 145 overpass, raising immediate concerns about structural integrity and prompting state engineers to begin inspections.
The accident unfolded during the late morning rush, sending debris across both directions of the interstate and forcing police to shut down travel for hours. First responders from multiple towns, along with Connecticut State Police, rushed to the scene. Paramedics transported several victims to area hospitals with serious injuries, though officials have not yet released their identities or conditions. Others were treated on-site for less severe harm.
Cleanup crews faced the dual challenge of clearing mangled vehicles and addressing the tractor-trailer spill, which stretched across lanes and complicated recovery efforts. State Department of Transportation officials remained on scene well into the evening, assessing damage to the overpass and beginning emergency repairs to ensure public safety.
The crash marked the second major incident on I-95 in Connecticut within just 24 hours, compounding frustrations for commuters already rattled by closures from earlier tragedies. Traffic backups stretched for miles as detours funneled drivers onto local roads, overwhelming small-town streets with congestion.
Community leaders and residents expressed concern over the string of catastrophic crashes, calling for renewed emphasis on highway safety and stricter enforcement of traffic laws. State police confirmed that a full investigation is underway to determine whether speed, distraction, or driver fatigue contributed to the Westbrook pileup.As the injured recover, the focus now turns to both accountability and infrastructure repairs following this devastating incident.
