Bud Light and Michelob Ultra cans spill on Route 44 in Salisbury, CT

Thousands of beer cans spilled onto a Connecticut highway after a tractor trailer overturned on Tuesday, forcing authorities to close the highway for hours.

Connecticut State Police said the crash happened around 5:39 a.m. on Route 44 near Twin Lakes Road in Salisbury.

Police said the tractor trailer went off the road and overturned.

Police said the truck was seriously damaged and its beer load spilled onto the road.

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Photos released by state police showed a tractor trailer on its side, with cans of Michelob Ultra and Bud Light scattered along the road.

The road remained closed for several hours as crews cleared debris and removed the overturned truck, according to state police.

Police said the closure was necessary due to the “large amount of debris” and the safe removal of the damaged truck.

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A tractor trailer lies on its side after overturning on Route 44 in Salisbury, Connecticut. (Connecticut State Police)

“We thank all drivers for their patience and seeking alternative routes during the closure,” state police said in a statement. he said.

Local firefighters, EMS crews, the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the Department of Consumer Protection and towing crews assisted with the cleanup, state police said.

Police stated that the cause of the accident was being investigated.

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Thousands of cans of Michelob Ultra and Bud Light littered a Connecticut highway after a tractor trailer overturned Tuesday morning. (Connecticut State Police)

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said they were not notified of the accident, according to local reports.