12 Injured In Crash Near CT Intersection

A dozen people were hospitalized in Connecticut after a transit bus was rear-ended by a pickup truck.

A dozen people were injured when a pickup truck hit the back of a transit bus.
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09/09/2022 10:55 a.m.

The crash took place in New Haven County around 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 8, in the town of Orange on Route 34 near the intersection with Racebrook Road.

An initial investigation revealed that a Connecticut Transit bus was stopped for a red light when it was hit from the rear by a pickup truck, said the Orange Police Department.

Sun glare may have been a factor, police said.

Orange police, fire, and EMS resources responded, but no life-threatening injuries were reported, police said.

The driver of the pickup truck and over a dozen passengers from the bus were transported to area hospitals for evaluation, they added.

Anyone with witness information may contact Officer Ristaino at 203-891-2130.

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