Route 9 in Bennington County Reopens After Two-Day Closure Due to Tractor-Trailer Crash
Route 9 in Bennington County, Vermont, has reopened after a two-day closure due to a tractor-trailer crash involving a tanker carrying flammable methyl methacrylate. The crash occurred on September 21st, and the road was cleared late Wednesday night after the…
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, September 24, 2026 —
BENNINGTON COUNTY, VT – Route 9 in Bennington County has officially reopened to traffic after a closure lasting approximately two days. The thoroughfare was shut down following a significant tractor-trailer incident involving a tanker truck on September 21st.
The crash prompted the closure as authorities managed the scene and the hazardous material involved. The tanker was carrying methyl methacrylate, a flammable chemical, necessitating a careful and deliberate response to ensure public safety.
Emergency crews worked to address the situation, which included the transfer of the chemical from the damaged tanker to another vessel and the subsequent removal of the truck. These operations concluded late Wednesday night, allowing for the restoration of normal traffic flow on Route 9.
Officials confirmed that no injuries were sustained as a result of the incident. Furthermore, there were no reports of leaks or spills of the methyl methacrylate, mitigating potential environmental concerns.
The precise cause of the tractor-trailer crash on September 21st was not detailed in the information provided, nor were specific details regarding the timeline of the initial response or the duration of the chemical transfer process beyond the fact that the road was cleared late Wednesday night.
The reopening of Route 9 signifies the successful completion of the necessary safety and cleanup operations following the incident.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Goot on wnyt.com, see more information here.
