Massive pile-up crash on I-91 in Connecticut shuts down highway

ByEyewitness News WABC logo
Sunday, January 8, 2017
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Massive pile-up crash on I-91 in Connecticut shuts down highway(Photo/Connecticut State Police)
Photo/Connecticut State Police

MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut -- Weather was likely a factor in a massive pile-up crash on I-91 in Connecticut Saturday involving nearly two dozen vehicles.

The crash happened in the southbound lanes of I-91 near exit 21 in Middletown.

Connecticut State Police said the crash involved at least 20 cars, 3 tractor trailers and a tanker truck. No serious injuries were reported.

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Troopers posted this video of the scene on social media:

Interstate 91 south is shut down between exit 21 and exit 25. It's not clear yet when it will reopen.

The state police reported multiple crashes and spin-outs across the state.