Man struck by tractor-trailer on Route 2 in Bozrah

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BOZRAH, CT (WFSB) -

Connecticut State Police said a pedestrian outside of his vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer in Bozrah just before 6 a.m. Tuesday.

As a result of the crash, Route 2 east was closed between exits 22 and 23.

Few details about the crash have been released, but state police said the unidentified victim was brought to a local hospital with what's being described as "serious injuries.

Emergency officials said the scene is still being investigated, and the road was reopened around 10 a.m.

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