Traffic & Transit

Boat Falls Off Trailer, Blocks Portion Of I-95 In Orange: UPDATE

The crash occurred Wednesday morning near exit 41.

A boat fell off its trailer on I-95 on Wednesday morning and temporarily blocked all the southbound lanes in Orange, according to reports.
A boat fell off its trailer on I-95 on Wednesday morning and temporarily blocked all the southbound lanes in Orange, according to reports. (Patch graphic)

ORANGE, CT — A boat fell off its trailer on I-95 on Wednesday morning and temporarily blocked two southbound lanes in Orange, reportsand the state Department of Transportation.

The crash occurred just before 11 a.m., less than half a mile from exit 41. According to state police, there were minor injuries in the crash, which remains under investigation.

The right and center lanes of I-95 southbound were temporarily closed while crews removed the mess, and traffic through the area remained sluggish as result.

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