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Fuel Tanker Crash on Connecticut Bridge Spills Oil, Causes Massive Fire and Shuts Down I-95

  • A fuel tanker truck rolled over and spilled 2,200 gallons of fuel on the Gold Star Bridge in Groton, Connecticut, igniting a massive fire that spread to nearby buildings..
  • The accident killed the driver of the fuel truck and injured two others.
  • The fire caused a shutdown of Interstate 95 in both directions, causing major traffic delays.
  • Some of the spilled fuel leaked into the Thames River, prompting environmental cleanup efforts.
  • One side of the bridge has reopened, but the other side will remain closed for an extended period, according to officials..
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