2 Vehicles Overturn In 3-Car Newtown Crash, Road Closed: Fire Officials

NEWTOWN, CT — Two vehicles overturned in a three-car crash in Newtown early Saturday morning, closing a section of South Main Street, fire officials said.

Shortly after 1 a.m. Oct. 10, Newtown Hook & Ladder, Botsford Fire Department, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and a paramedic were dispatched to the area of South Main Street and Park Lane for a reported three-vehicle crash, according to Newtown Hook & Ladder.

When police arrived, the incident was upgraded to a confirmed extrication, with two vehicles reported overturned.

The occupant initially reported trapped was able to get out of the vehicle before firefighters arrived, officials said. Botsford Fire Rescue said all occupants were able to exit the vehicles on their own.

Brookfield Ambulance was requested to provide an additional advanced life support ambulance.

South Main Street remained closed for approximately two hours while emergency crews worked at the scene.

Authorities did not provide information about injuries or what caused the crash.