Tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 95 injures a driver in Fairfield

A driver was seriously injured after her vehicle slammed into the back of a tractor-trailer Interstate 95.

According to Fairfield firefighters, the crash was reported right before 6:30 a.m. this morning in the northbound lanes near exit 22.

Fire officials said Company 1 and Car 3 arrived on scene at approximately 6:34 a.m. and reported a very serious multi-vehicle accident. A car was under a tractor-trailer, the car was on fire and one occupant was entrapped in the vehicle.

Firefighters put the fire out and quickly gained access to the car using hydraulic tools. The driver was determined to not have a pulse and ambulance officials took over. Firefighters continued to lift the trailer off of the car.

State police are still investigating the cause of the crash. The identity of the driver has not yet been released.