Crime & Safety

Update: 2-Vehicle Accident Leads to Lane Closures on I-84

The accident is in Brookfield and is leading to more than a six mile delay in Brookfield, Bethel, Newtown and Danbury.

Update 10 a.m.:

The News Times reports the accident has been cleared, however traffic is still backed up along Routes 6 and 25 into Newtown.

Original post:

From the state Department of Transportation:

Incident: Motor Vehicle Accident - BROOKFIELD

Description: I-84 Westbound is congested between Exits 10 and 8 (6.3 miles) because of Motor Vehicle Accident (2 Vehicle) between Exits 9 and 8. The left lane is closed.

Reported Wednesday, November 4 at 7:53 am.

Estimated Duration: 1 hour or less

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