Molasses Truck Rollover Creates ‘Sticky Situation’ in West Hartford

Published On: August 5, 2020Categories: Government, Police/Fire
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A molasses truck rolled over on I-84 Wednesday morning. Photo credit: Amanda Sirica

A tractor trailer rolled over on I-84 in West Hartford Wednesday morning.

Crews replace the “Corbin’s Corner” sign at Exit 40 after it was knocked down by a truck carrying molasses. Photo credit: Amanda Sirica

By Ronni Newton

Emergency officials have been busy throughout the state responding to Tropical Storm Isaias, but in West Hartford they also had a very “sticky situation” to resolve.

State Police posted the following on Twitter Wednesday morning:

“It’s a sticky situation in West Hartford this morning where a tractor trailer carrying a load of molasses rolled over on Interstate 84 Eastbound. Right & center lanes and exit 40 closed. Seek alternate route!”

The “Corbin’s Corner” sign on I-84 was knocked down, and debris was scattered on the highway as well on New Britain Avenue below.

There were no injuries, state police said.

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