Route 234 Closed In Stonington After Car Slams Into Pole

STONINGTON — State Route 234 is closed in both directions at North Main Street late Tuesday afternoon due to a car slamming into a utility pole.

According to the state Department of Transportation, the accident happened at about 4:24 p.m.

As a result, the state is advising motorists avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel.

DOT officials said the crash cleanup and road opening could happen within the next four hours.

For the DOT's full traffic report, visit this link.