Fiery Crash: Bridge, Buildings On Fire After Oil Tanker Overturns in New London, Police Say

Several buildings under a Connecticut bridge on I-95 are on fire, closing lanes and causing heavy black smoke in the area.

A large fire under the Gold Star Bridge in New London has closed part of the bridge.
Photo Credit: *Connecticut State Police/Twitter*

Kathy Reakes

04/21/2023 1:15 p.m.

New Update: ID Released For Person Killed In Fiery Crash On I-95 Bridge In CT

According to the Connecticut State Police, the fire started in New London County on the Gold Star Memorial Bridge around 11 a.m. in the New London and Groton areas when an oil tanker rolled over causing a fire on the bridge which caused several buildings under the bridge to catch fire.

Injuries have been reported, but state police did not have specific details.

State Police said as of 1 p.m., all northbound lanes have reopened; the southbound lanes remain closed.

Motorists are requested to avoid the area.

Police are working to gain additional information.

This is a developing story. Check back to the Daily Voice for updates.

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