Crime & Safety
Fiery Crash Leaves 1 Dead, Closes I-84 In Vernon, State Police Say
A deadly accident involving two tractor-trailers has closed the highway for an extended period.
VERNON, CT — A driver is dead following a fiery crash involving two tractor-trailers on I-84 in Vernon, state police said.
The accident occurred on the eastbound side of the highway at 11:26 p.m. Wednesday, according to the state Department of Transportation.
One tractor trailer was parked on the shoulder when it was struck by a second tractor trailer. This led to the second vehicle "becoming engulfed in flames," state police said.
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One driver was confirmed dead. Identification is pending through the state Medical Examiner’s Office.
I-84 eastbound remains closed at exit 66, with traffic backing up to exit 64.
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"The highway is expected to remain closed for an extended period to allow for cleanup and ongoing investigation," state police said.
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Additional information was not immediately available.
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