Fatal crash closes Route 32 in Franklin

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By Joseph Wenzel - email

FRANKLIN, CT (WFSB) -

State police are investigating a fatal two-car crash on Route 32 in Franklin Thursday night.

Route 32 is closed in both directions.

One person has died in the crash; however, police are releasing the victim's name until further notification of kin.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Check back with Eyewitness News for updates on this breaking news story.

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