Colchester

2 people taken to hospital by LifeStar after rollover crash on Route 2 West in Colchester

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NBC Connecticut

Two people were transported to the hospital by LifeStar helicopters after a crash on Route 2 West in Colchester on Sunday.

Troopers were called to Route 2 West near exit 18 around 4:15 a.m. after getting a report of an accident.

Investigators said a Bloomfield man traveled off the right shoulder and road while going around a left turn. The vehicle then hit a concrete culvert and rolled over several times.

Both the driver and passenger of the vehicle were ejected.

According to state police, LifeStar was called and two helicopters were used to transport two people to the hospital.

The driver's injuries are described as serious while the passenger's injuries are believed to be minor.

The highway was closed between exits 18 and 16. It has since reopened.

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