Crime & Safety

Section of Gold Star Highway Remains Shut Down; Child, 4, Seriously Injured in Accident: Police

Police are urging motorists to find an alternate route. BREAKING

UPDATE: A 4-year-old child suffered serious injuries in the motor vehicle accident, the New London Day reports. The accident occurred at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Police say the accident is under investigation.

No one else involved in the accident was seriously injured.

Read the full New London Day story here.

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Information from the Groton Police Department:

**Traffic alert**

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Gold Star Highway is shut down between Cow Hill Road and the east end of Packer Road for a motor vehicle accident. Please seek alternate routes. Check back here for updates.

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