Connecticut
Three people injured, busy intersection closed after car hits utility pole in West Hartford
A busy intersection in West Hartford will be closed for hours on Wednesday morning following a crash that injured three people on Tuesday night, police said.
The West Hartford Police Department said they, along with the fire department and emergency services, were called to the area of 1030 New Britain Ave. at 11:31 p.m. regarding a car that had struck a utility pole.
There were four adults in the car, and firefighters had to pull one of them out. Three of the four people were sent to the hospital, according to police. Police did not share what condition the people were in.
New Britain Avenue will be closed for a few hours between New Park Avenue and South Street due to downed utility lines, and for the investigation, police said.
West Hartford Police’s accident reconstruction team is investigating the incident.
Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact West Hartford Police at 860-523-5203, use the anonymous tip line at 860-570-8969, or email anonymously at whpdtips@westhartfordct.gov.