Traffic & Transit

Route 71 In Berlin Closed Due To Hydraulic Fuel Spill: Reports

Part of the road was closed down Wednesday morning.

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BERLIN, CT — A hydraulic fuel spill resulted in the closure of Route 71 in Berlin, according to NBC CT. State Department of Transportation officials said Wednesday morning that the road is closed between Route 364 and Norton Road.

The spill was reported at 9:35 a.m., WFSB 3-TV reported.

How much of the fuel spilled and how long the cleanup will take was not clear.

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