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Multiple Injuries Reported After Crash, Car Fire In Portland, Police Say

The accident involved a utility pole and occurred early Thursday morning.

The accident involved a utility pole and occurred early Thursday morning. (Patch Graphics)

PORTLAND, CT -- Multiple injuries were reported after an accident involving a utility pole led to a car fire in Portland, according to police.

Emergency responders were called to the area of 900 Portland-Cobalt Road (Route 66 westbound) for a two-car accident at 2:54 a.m. Thursday.

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Both cars were heavily damaged as a result of catching fire after the crash.

A utility pole was also damaged.

Three people were taken to Hartford Hospital for treatment of various injuries, police said. They are currently listed in stable condition.

Anyone who witnessed the accident can call the Portland Police Department at 860-342-6780.

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