Crime & Safety

Talcottville Road Closed for Three Hours After Two-Car Accident

Road re-opened around 8:45 p.m. Sunday; investigation continuing.

A two-car accident on Route 83 sent three people to the hospital and closed a portion of the major artery through Vernon for about three hours early Sunday evening.

The crash occurred at 5:38 p.m. and involved a pair of vehicles, according to a spokesperson at the police department. Talcottville Road was closed in both directions near Merline Road so investigators could work at the scene.

Three people were transported to area hospitals, some with "significant injuries," the spokesperson said.

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The road was re-opened around 8:45 p.m., and the investigation is continuing, according to the spokesperson.


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