Crime & Safety

[Updated] Crash Near Exit 63 of I-84 West Closes Highway Lanes

A two-car accident near Exit 63 of I-84 west in town shut down the two right-most lanes of the highway Monday night.

10:45 p.m. Update:

When asked the condition of the passenger brought to St. Francis, a woman who declined to give her name said, "He's in CAT scan right now."

Original Story:

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation has reported a two-car accident on the Westbound lane of Interstate 84 between Exits 63 and 60 in Manchester. 

The DOT is reporting that the two right-most lanes on the highway have been closed, but are estimated to be reopened by midnight. 

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There are also reports of a passenger ejected from one of the vehicles who was taken by ambulance to St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, but the victim's condition is unknown at this time.

Check back later for more information as this story develops.

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