At Least 2 Hospitalized In Route 202 Dump Truck Crash In Washington: Police

WASHINGTON, CT — At least two people were hospitalized following a crash involving a dump truck on Route 202 in Washington Thursday afternoon, according to Connecticut State Police.

Troop L in Litchfield was notified of the collision at approximately 12:51 p.m. on New Milford Turnpike near Wheaton Road, state police said in an email to Patch.

Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene, where serious injuries were reported. At least two patients were transported to an area hospital, police said.

Route 202 was shut down while authorities investigated the crash. The Connecticut Department of Transportation was responding to assist with the road closure.

State police also requested assistance from the agency’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad, known as the C.A.R.S. Unit.

The duration of the closure remained unknown as of Thursday afternoon, and police urged motorists traveling through the area to seek alternate routes.

The scene remained active, and additional information about the circumstances surrounding the collision was not immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.