Crime & Safety
Tractor Trailver vs. Toyota: I-95 Accident in Westport With Injuries
The accident occurred just before the Saugatuck Bridge in the southbound lane of travel.

responded to a multi-vehicle accident on I-95 southbound, between exits 18 and 17 at 2:17 p.m, according to a news release from Assistant Chief Robert Kepchar.
Both the tractor trailer and Toyota were involved in the crash, which left the Toyota extremely damaged and smashed in the median. The tractor trailer had a fuel tank partially ripped off, but no fuel leaked from the tank. The driver of the passenger vehicle was evaluated on the scene by firefighters and transported to Norwalk Hospital by Westport EMS for further treatment.
Firefighters had to cut the fuel tank supports to remove the dangling tank. The tank was empty and posed no hazard. The last Westport Fire unit left the scene shortly after 3:30 p.m.
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