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Large truck fire closes I-95 north in Stratford

Related Topics: Stratford, Interstate 95

A tractor trailer fire has shut down the north lanes of I-95 in Stratford, the state’s transportation agency said.

The highway is closed between exits 32 and 33. The fire was sparked by a crash, the Department of Transportation said.

The DOT was alerted to the fire at 6:38 a.m. Traffic cameras showed what appeared to be heavy flames taking up most lanes of the highway. Thick smoke still rose from the truck at 7:10 a.m.