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Tractor-Trailer Carrying Beer Overturns on Route 44 in Salisbury

Prompting a multi-hour closure for heavy-equipment recovery and cleanup, the spill drew a state police investigation.

Overview

  • A commercial tractor-trailer veered off Route 44 near Twin Lakes Road and overturned early Monday, scattering its load across the roadway.
  • Cans and kegs of beer, including Michelob Ultra and Bud Light, were strewn across the road and required crews to physically collect debris before reopening the highway.
  • Route 44 was closed for several hours while towing crews uprighted the heavily damaged truck and teams cleared the large volume of cargo and wreckage.
  • Connecticut State Police are investigating the cause and asking anyone with information to contact Trooper DaSilva at the number provided by authorities.
  • The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said it was not notified of the incident, a detail that may affect any environmental or regulatory follow-up.