Traffic & Transit

Road Closed After Serious Crash In Farmington: Police

The accident took down a utility pole and wires, according to police.

FARMINGTON, CT — A serious crash in Farmington has prompted authorities to close a town road Thursday morning.

According to the Town of Farmington, which posted an alert on the situation at about 9 a.m., Old Mountain Road is closed due to a motor vehicle accident.

The roadway is closed between Mountain Spring Road and Route 4 (aka Farmington Avenue), town officials said.

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Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area.

The Farmington Police Department reported Thursday morning that the accident involved downed utility wires, necessitating the road's closure.

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No further information was available on Thursday morning.


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