Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Norwich Accident

The incident left part of the turnpike temporarily shut down.

NORWICH, CT- A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries Thursday night around 6 p.m. after an accident involving a truck, The Day reported.

The accident occurred near the Salem Turnpike, of which the westbound travel lanes were then shut down for police investigation, according to The Day. The name of the motorcyclist and whether the truck driver sustained any injuries were not revealed.

The motorcyclist was transported to William W. Backus Hospital, The Day reported. He was later flown to Hartford Hospital by helicopter.

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