Three Injured as Crash Closes Route 72 East in Plainville, Officials Report

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PLAINVILLE — On Saturday, three individuals were admitted to the hospital after a collision occurred, which also led to the closure of a section of Route 72, according to authorities.

Around 7 p.m., troopers arrived at the scene of a two-vehicle accident on the eastbound side of the highway nearExit 4A, as reported by the Connecticut State Police.

The police mentioned that several severe injuries resulted from the crash, and they noted that the Life Star air ambulance service was dispatched to the location.

The The Plainville Fire Company stated in a Facebook update Three individuals were hospitalized following the accident, with one person being airlifted by Life Star.

As stated by the state Department of Transportation, the eastbound lanes of the highway were shut down between exits 5 and 4.

The police mentioned that the situation at the scene remains dynamic, and it wasn’t clear when officials would allow vehicles back onto the roadway. They advised drivers to find detours for their commute.