Serious injuries are being reported in a one-car crash on Route 8 North in Litchfield Wednesday night, according to firefighters.
The vehicle was traveling northbound near the area of exit 41 when it ran off the road into an embankment, rolling over and striking a tree.
State troopers say there was one person in the vehicle who was transported to Hartford Hospital via Lifestar helicopter. The driver sustained life-threatening injuries.
The state Department of Transportation said Route 8 North was closed between exits 41 and 42.
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The accident was reported at about 8:50 p.m.
Police are still investigating the collision and have asked anyone with information regarding the accident to call (860) 626-7900 or email thomas.schaefer@ct.gov.
