Crime & Safety

Transformer Catches Fire in Somers

Police and firefighters were forced to close of section of Route 190 in Somers.

SOMERS, CT — A transformer caught fire on on state Route 190 at about 6 p.m. Friday, forcing responders to close a section of the road known locally as Main Street.

The road was closed between Maple and School streets, Tolland 911 said.

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