Driver Seriously Injured in I-84 Rollover Crash, Fire Extinguished by Bystanders
A driver sustained serious injuries in a rollover crash on I-84 West in New Britain, near Exit 35. The vehicle ended up off the highway and caught fire, but good Samaritans helped the driver and extinguished the flames before first…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 9, 2026 — A driver has sustained serious injuries following a rollover crash that occurred on Interstate 84 West in New Britain. The incident took place near Exit 35, according to reports.
The vehicle involved in the crash reportedly veered off the highway. Following the rollover, the vehicle caught fire. However, before emergency services could reach the scene, several bystanders intervened.
These good Samaritans provided assistance to the driver and took action to extinguish the flames that had engulfed the vehicle. Their swift actions occurred prior to the arrival of first responders.
The driver was transported for medical attention after sustaining serious injuries. The extent of these injuries was not detailed beyond being described as serious.
Following the accident, a portion of I-84 West in New Britain was closed to facilitate an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. That closure has since concluded, and traffic operations have resumed on the highway.
Information regarding the specific make or model of the vehicle, the identity of the driver, or the names of the individuals who provided assistance was not immediately available. The cause of the rollover crash also remains under investigation.
Story summarized from the original created by Jennifer Lambert on www.nbcconnecticut.com, see more information here.
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