Route 2 West in East Hartford has reopened after a tractor-trailer jackknifed, according to Connecticut State Police.
All lanes were closed on the westbound side of the highway between exits 4 and 3, but the road has since reopened.
The accident was reported at approximately 1 p.m., according to the CT Dept. of Transportation. The highway reopened several hours later.
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Drivers were asked to take alternate routes while officials removed the tractor-trailer from the area.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the DOT have been requested. EMS and fire officials also responded.
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It's unknown if there are any injures. No additional information was immediately available.
