I-95 south in Groton partially reopens following crash

A file photo of a Connecticut State Police vehicle.
A file photo of a Connecticut State Police vehicle.(WFSB)
Published: May. 18, 2023 at 7:20 AM EDT|Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 9:35 AM EDT
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GROTON, CT (WFSB) - Two people were hospitalized following a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Groton Thursday morning.

State police confirmed to Channel 3 that they responded to the crash between exits 89 and 88 on the southbound side.

The highway was completely closed between that span, the Department of Transportation said. However, only the right and center lanes were closed as of 9:30 a.m.

The crash happened around 6:30 a.m.

“Serious injuries were reported and two have been transported,” said Trooper First Class Pedro Muñiz, Connecticut State Police. “If traveling in or around the area, please use alternate routes and expect delays.”

There’s no word on a cause.

For real-time traffic updates, check the Channel 3 traffic map here.