Crime & Safety

Major Road To Be Closed Due To Accident, Vehicle Fire In Portland

Police said a road will be closed Wednesday as a vehicle needs to be removed.

Police said a road will be closed Wednesday as a vehicle needs to be removed.
Police said a road will be closed Wednesday as a vehicle needs to be removed. (Patch Graphics)

PORTLAND, CT — A road will be closed following an accident and vehicle fire in Portland, according to police.

Minor injuries were reported.

Route 66 in both directions in the area of Middle Haddam Road in Portland and Cobalt center will be closed starting at 11 a.m. for the removal of a vehicle involved in the accident.

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The crash occurred at 4:33 a.m.

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