New Britain, CT— Two people were taken to the hospital after a head-on crash on Vernon Avenue near High Street on Friday evening, which closed the road temporarily, according to fire officials.
Around 5:30 p.m., two cars crashed into each other, causing heavy damage to the front ends of both. The Vernon Fire Department and local officials were called to the scene of the accident. The accident’s cause is still being looked into by the cops, who are trying to figure out what happened.
Both drivers were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries, but the severity of their situations has not yet been made public. As emergency workers worked quickly at the scene, worried family and friends gathered to hear good news.
Because of the accident, Vernon Avenue had to be stopped for a while while police and firefighters secured the area, cleaned up the wreckage, and began their investigation. Local drivers had to wait and take different routes while the road was closed, but it is now open again.
Someone from the Vernon Fire Department said, “This is a reminder for all of us to drive carefully and stay alert on the roads, especially when they are busy.” “Our teams acted quickly to help the people involved and make sure they were safe.”
People in the area were worried about the crash because Vernon Avenue is a busy road for school and commuter traffic. A lot of people hope that the study will help stop future crashes like this one.
First responders praised the quick actions of witnesses and bystanders who called the police right away. This allowed for a quick reaction that probably stopped more injuries.
The victims’ privacy is being respected, so not much is known about them. However, the community is thinking about them and hoping they get better soon.
Police are still looking into what happened in the crash, such as whether the weather, speed, or other things played a part. The police want anyone with knowledge or dashcam footage to help with the investigation to come forward.
As people in Vernon get back to their normal lives, this tragedy serves as a sombre warning of how important it is to be aware of and safe on the roads. To help keep the roads safe for everyone, drivers are asked to be careful, follow the rules, and avoid being distracted.
Additional updates will be given as more information comes in from medics and law enforcement officials in the area.
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