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Updated: Fatal Accident Closes I-84 East in West Hartford

Accident occurred around 11 a.m.; investigation still underway.

UPDATE: 3:20 p.m. Two left lanes have now been reopened on I-84 east.

Original Story:

A fatal acccident between exits 39A and 40 has closed I-84 east in West Hartford, according to a report in the Hartford Courant.

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A breaking news dispatch service is reporting that a tractor trailer struck a pole and is down an embankment. The accident happened at approximately 11 a.m. A number of other vehicles were reportedly also involved in the crash.

According to reports, other surrounding routes are also closed, including Route 4 east where it connects to I-84 east, and Route 9 north where it connects to I-84 east. Traffic is also backed up on I-84 west and other nearby roads.

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