Crime & Safety

Driver Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Route 15 Crash In Orange: Report

Two people were injured in the highway accident, according to reports.

ORANGE, CT — A crash on Route 15 in Orange on Monday led to serious injuries, according to WTNH News-8.

The accident occurred on the southbound side of the highway around 4 a.m. before exit 42B.

A 30-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries when she was ejected from her vehicle. She had lost control of the vehicle and struck a metal guard rail, Hearst Connecticut Media reported.

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The other driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered minor injuries.

The crash closed Route 15 at the tunnel in Woodbridge for an extended period due to the investigation.

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