Propane truck stuck on small bridge

Wolcott, Conn. (WTNH) - A propane truck delivering fuel to a Wolcott home became stuck on a small bridge on the homeowner's driveway Tuesday morning.

It happened at 800 Woodtick Road around 10am.

Police tell News 8 that the eight foot wooden bridge runs over a small stream. The back end of the heavy truck broke through a slat in the bridge, but the front of the truck is on solid ground.

Chief Kyle Dunn of the Wolcott Fire Dept. said, "He was backing over and his rear tire fell through the bridge."

No gas was leaking from the truck, but neighbors in the area were evacuated as a precaution.

Chief Dunn said, "Any sparks could cause a serious danger, so we are making sure we off-load the truck. We're having the power shut off to main house, we don't want any sparks as we work that truck off of the bridge."

Another truck was brought in to the scene to off-load the gas. Once the propace was removed from the disabled truck, the neighbors were allowed back inside their homes.  The truck was then jacked up and towed out.

No one was injured.