Flames, Destruction Seen In Simsbury FD Images Of Crash Site

SIMSBURY, CT — Simsbury firefighters posted images of Thursday's accident on Nod Road in town that show just how serious the situation was and how fortunate it was no one was badly hurt.

According to the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Department, local firefighters, police and emergency medical services were called for a report of a motor vehicle accident on Nod Road early Thursday afternoon.

Firefighters said a large tree fell across the road, bringing down power lines and causing a two-vehicle accident.

Those vehicles, eventually, burst into flames, prompting a necessary and swift SVFD response.

Miraculously, however, all occupants were able to flee their vehicles before they were consumed in the conflagration, doing so prior to the arrival of responders.

Before firefighters could begin work putting out the blazes, Eversource Energy crews were called to cut the power to allow firefighting to safely take place, the SVFD said.

The situation closed the road from early Wednesday afternoon well into the morning hours Thursday.

Images posted by the SVFD via Facebook show a completely blocked road and two burning vehicles.

Meanwhile, Facebook comments praised both police and firefighters for their quick action.

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For the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page, click on this link.