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Accidental Blasting Blocks CT Road With Debris: No Time-Frame On Clean-Up, Police Say Accidental Blasting Blocks CT Road With Debris: No Time-Frame On Clean-Up, Police Say
Accidental Blasting Blocks CT Road With Debris: No Time-Frame On Clean-Up, Police Say An accidental blasting incident has left a roadway in northern Connecticut closed for the foreseeable future as authorities work to remove debris.  The blasting incident, which was accidental in nature, happened in Litchfield County on Wednesday afternoon, July 19 in the area of Winsted Road at Dennison Drive in Torrington. As a result, Winsted Road will be closed between Kennedy Drive and Greenwoods Road to all traffic while the area is cleaned of debris.  According to Torrington Police, all safety precautions were adhered to before the blasting incident, including the…
Tanker Truck Crash Spills Hazardous Materials In Westborough Tanker Truck Crash Spills Hazardous Materials In Westborough
Tanker Truck Crash Spills Hazardous Materials In Westborough A tanker truck rolled over Thursday morning, Feb. 23, in Westborough, trapping the driver inside and spilling hazardous materials on the road.  The crash happened at 50 Eli Whitney Street just after 11 a.m. Paramedics evaluated the driver, who declined to go to the hospital for minor injuries, Westborough firefighters said.  Officials didn't say what spilled from the trucks — only classifying it as hazardous — but firefighters said drivers should avoid the area as they have closed the road while it is cleaned up. 
Dump Truck Rollover Crash Closes Part Of Route 20 In Central Mass: Authorities Dump Truck Rollover Crash Closes Part Of Route 20 In Central Mass: Authorities
Dump Truck Rollover Crash Closes Part Of Route 20 In Central Mass: Authorities A portion of Route 20 in Auburn was closed after a dump truck rolled over and spilled gravel all over the roadway, authorities said.  Route 20 is closed at Millbury Street and Montclair Drive for a roll over dump truck. Avoid the area pic.twitter.com/WsDUwN6uM3 — Auburn Police (@AuburnMAPolice) August 24, 2022 Crews responded to the crash at 198 Washington Street (Route 20) just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, Auburn Fire said on Twitter. The driver was reportedly still trapped inside.  Engine 4, Ambulance 4 responding to 198 Washington St. (Rt.20) for a reported MVA. Reported d…