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Beer Truck Spill Closes Major Roadway

Summary

  • A semi-truck carrying Michelob Ultra beer overturned.
  • The spill occurred Monday morning on Route 44.
  • Crews worked for hours to clear the beer and wreckage.
Beer Truck Spill Closes Major Roadway

On Monday morning, a commercial tractor-trailer carrying Michelob Ultra beer veered off the roadway and overturned in Salisbury, Connecticut. The incident occurred on Route 44, near Twin Lakes Road, around 5:39 a.m. The truck's load of beer, including cans and kegs, spilled across the road.

Connecticut State Police closed Route 44 for several hours as crews worked to clear the extensive wreckage and spilled beer. Authorities thanked motorists for their patience and for utilizing alternate routes while the scene was being managed. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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