Wilbur Cross Parkway Reopen in Orange After Tree Falls on Van

The Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15) has reopened in Orange after a tree came down on a van with two people inside, according to state police.

The southbound side of the highway was shut down near exit 58 for about two hours while crews worked to free the occupants of the vehicle and clear up the scene. One lane of the northbound side was also closed.

The two people that were inside the van were taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.

More information was not immediately available.

A high wind warning is in effect for the entire state with gusts up to 50 miles per hour possible.

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