By Crash News Writer 
Thomaston, CT (June 8, 2025) – Early Saturday morning, a serious single-vehicle crash prompted the closure of a stretch of Route 8 in Thomaston.
According to reports, troopers responded to the northbound side of Route 8 near exit 40 around 3:15 a.m. June 7. State police confirmed that the crash involved only one vehicle and resulted in serious injuries. However, the exact number of injured individuals has not been released.
Due to the severity of the crash, the accident reconstruction team was called to the scene to investigate. Route 8 was closed between exits 39 and 44, with no immediate estimate for when the highway would reopen.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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