Southington

I-691 West in Meriden, Southington Reopens After Serious Crash

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Interstate 691 West in Meriden and Southington has reopened after a serious crash on Wednesday morning.

State police previously said the highway was closed at exit 4 in Southington.

It was also closed at exit 6 in Meriden and traffic was being diverted off of the highway. The highway has since fully reopened.

A car was traveling at a slow speed in the left lane after being involved in a separate collision. State police said the car was partially disabled after sustaining tire failure. That's when the accident happened.

The disabled car crashed into a cable barrier on the side of the road, troopers said. The driver sustained minor injuries.

The other car involved in the crash spun out. The driver of that car sustained serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital.

Both cars were towed from the scene. The crash remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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