PHOTOS: A major truck fire on I-95 south between exits 15 and 14 in Norwalk has shut down the interstate.
State police say it happened around 5:30 a.m.
The large fire involved a petroleum tractor-trailer, a tanker and a car. The tanker truck was carrying 8,500 gallons of petroleum, fire officials say.
There were no fatalities in the incident, officials say.
Gov. Ned Lamont said this morning that the highway is anticipated to be closed for a significant period in the area. Lamont recommended staying away from the area due to traffic jams. There is no word yet on when the road will reopen.
Fire officials said the flames were put out within an hour, with extensive damage caused to the Fairfield Avenue overpass bridge. They also said a firefighter sustained a leg injury and was taken to Norwalk Hospital.