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Downed Power Lines, 2 Brush Fires Sparked In Fatal CT Crash: Reports
NORFOLK, CT — One person was killed and another seriously injured following a crash that involved downed power lines and led to two brush fires, according to FOX 61.
The accident occurred on West Greenwoods Road (Route 44) in Norfolk on Friday evening. The call initially came in as a vehicle that had struck a utility pole.
However, state police told WTNH News-8 that the act was caused by “an act of nature” when power lines fell on a passing pickup truck. One person in the pickup truck was killed and the other was taken to the hospital via Life Star helicopter for treatment of serious injuries.
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The crash led to brush fires on both sides of the road. It took an hour for firefighters to contain the blazes.
The fires burned one acre on one side of the road and three-quarters of an acre on the other, according to FOX 61.
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The road was closed until late Saturday morning. The state Department of Transportation opened detours during the road closure, according to the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department.
State police are investigating the crash. The identity of the person killed in the accident has not been released.
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Seasonable and crisp Monday in Connecticut as dry spell continues
OVERNIGHT: Clear and cold. Lows at or below 32 north of the Merritt Parkway. 33-40 elsewhere.
MONDAY: Seasonable and bright. Highs 55-60.
MONDAY NIGHT: Turning partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s in Litchfield County, 40s elsewhere.
TUESDAY: Partly sunny and warmer. Highs in the 60s.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and warm. Highs around 70 degrees.
THURSDAY: Summery warmth. Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-70s
FRIDAY: Scattered, light rain showers possible Friday morning. Otherwise, breezy. Highs 65-70 degrees.
Connecticut
2 men injured in Hartford shooting
Two men are injured after a shooting in Hartford early Sunday morning.
Officers responded to Addison Street around 2 a.m. on a ShotSpotter notification.
In the area, police said they found two males in their 30s who had been shot.
The men were alert and conscious on scene and were taken to the hospital for treatment.
They are both currently listed in stable condition.
The Hartford Major Crimes and Crime Scene Divisions are investigating the shooting.
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