Manchester Fire Department

At approximately 0130 this morning, Manchester Fire responded to Interstate 84 westbound in the area of exit 62 for this motor vehicle accident. A tractor trailer struck a vehicle in the HOV lane, before breaking through the barrier of the overpass, approximately 50 ft above the ground. Both vehicles sustained significant damage. Luckily there was no fall from the overpass and no extrication was required. One patient was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, cared for by fire department paramedics. A second patient refused transportation against medical advice. Connecticut DEEP responded to the scene for a significant oil spill and Connecticut DOT responded to assess the damage to the overpass and make repairs. The vehicles have been removed.