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Two Hospitalized After Street Sweeper Hits Construction Truck on I-95 in Norwalk

The collision occurred in a left-lane work zone protected by a deployed attenuator.

Overview

  • The crash happened shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday on southbound I-95 just before the Route 7 interchange.
  • Firefighters extricated the street-sweeper driver, who suffered an apparent leg injury before being taken to a hospital.
  • The construction-vehicle driver was also transported to a hospital, with the extent of injuries not immediately clear.
  • Officials said the street sweeper was operated by a private contractor and the left lane was closed for work operations.
  • Connecticut State Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision.