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Tractor Trailer Snaps Power Lines, Closes Roads In Redding: Police

The State Police Truck Squad is assisting Redding officers with inspecting the tractor trailer unit for defects and violations.

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Route 57, Route 107, Route 57 and Old Mill Road have been closed shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Route 57, Route 107, Route 57 and Old Mill Road have been closed shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday. (Patch Media)

REDDING, CT — Route 57, Route 107, Route 57 and Old Mill Road have been closed shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday.

The action has been taken a result of an oversized tractor trailer taking down numerous lower lines, on four utility poles throughout the closed area, according to Redding Chief of Police Mark O'Donnell.

The State Police Truck Squad is assisting Redding officers with inspecting the tractor trailer unit for defects and violations.

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