Traffic & Transit

Crash Causes Lane Closure In Newtown: Fire Officials

Minor injuries were reported and all parties declined medical transport, officials said.

NEWTOWN, CT — A two-vehicle crash caused a temporary lane closure on Route 25 in Newtown earlier today, according to fire officials.

The collision occurred at the intersection of South Main Street and Orchard Hill Road.

Fire crews responded to the scene, where minor injuries were reported. All parties declined medical transport, officials said.

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Traffic on Route 25 was reduced to one lane while a wrecker removed the vehicles.

Crews also worked to mitigate a fluid spill at the scene.

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