The Westport Fire Department reports on the accident that shut down a portion of Roseville Road near Colony Road for 6 hours today:
At 6:14 a.m., Westport firefighters responded to a motor vehicle crash involving 2 trucks.
A utility truck suffered heavy front end damage. An occupant was trapped inside, with a diesel leak.
Firefighters stabilized the vehicle, and used battery-operated rescue tools to extricate the occupant in less than 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, other firefighters stabilized the roll-off truck.
Five occupants from both vehicles were evaluated by Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Services. Three were transported to the hospital.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was contacted due to the diesel spill, and oversaw the cleanup.
Westport Police investigated the incident, and assisted with traffic control.
(Photos/Westport Fire Department)