Traffic & Transit

Vehicle Crashes Down Embankment In Vernon

Traffic was slow-going on Interstate 84, with one lane closed.

A vehicle has crashed down an embankment in Vernon.
A vehicle has crashed down an embankment in Vernon. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

VERNON, CT — Traffic on Interstate 84 in Vernon was slow after a crash involving a vehicle down an embankment has resulted in one lane being closed.

According to the state Department of Transportation, the accident happened on I-84 west between exits 67 and 66,

As a result, the right lane is closed, according to the DOT.

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The accident was first reported at 3:41 p.m. and it was eventually cleared later in the night.

For the full DOT traffic report, including incident updates, click on this link.

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