Traffic & Transit

Berlin Turnpike In Wethersfield Shut Down Due To Crash: Police

The accident happened early Thursday afternoon.

One of Wethersfield's busiest areas of town was closed early Thursday afternoon due to an accident.
One of Wethersfield's busiest areas of town was closed early Thursday afternoon due to an accident. (Patch Graphics)

WETHERSFIELD, CT β€” A heavily traveled part of town is closed after a serious accident early Thursday afternoon, according to multiple law enforcement entities.

According to the Newington and Wethersfield police departments, the Berlin Turnpike north near Arrow Road is closed to traffic due to the accident.

Wethersfield police say it is unknown when the road will reopen.

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The crash was first reported at about 12:30 p.m.

No further information was available.

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