Traffic & Transit

Crash Snarls Traffic On East Hartford Roadway

The accident has resulted in lane closures, according to the state.

A multi-vehicle crash is causing traffic headaches for Friday afternoon commuters in East Hartford.
A multi-vehicle crash is causing traffic headaches for Friday afternoon commuters in East Hartford. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

EAST HARTFORD, CT — Traffic is slowed on Route 2 in East Hartford for a multi-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon, according to the state Department of Transportation.

DOT officials said the accident was on Route 2 west beyond Exit 2W and lane closures are to be expected.

The accident was first reported at 3:43 p.m. and it was "unknown" when the scene would be cleared.

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