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Six people, including five Sacred Heart University students, are in critical condition following a two-vehicle head-on crash in Fairfield County.
It happened in the town of Fairfield around 12:05 a.m., Friday, Sept. 29 on Jefferson Street near Sacred Heart University’s Martire Building.
According to Fairfield Police Lt. Edward Nook Jr., officers responded after receiving numerous 911 calls regarding the crash.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found a 2021 Toyota Corolla and a 2018 Audi with one occupant on its roof, Nook said.
The Toyota was operated by an Uber driver carrying four female passengers who are also SHU students, Nook said during an afternoon press conference.
"The five occupants of one vehicle and one occupant of the other were all transported to the area hospitals with critical injuries," Nook said.
The Fairfield Police Reconstruction team is actively investigating this collision.
"We are also working together with SHU’s administration, as this devastating event will no doubt have long-lasting effects on everyone who is involved," Nook said.
Officials said all of the students are from out of state and their families have joined them.
University officials canceled classes for the afternoon to allow for a prayer service for those injured.
Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Fairfield PD mobile app or by texting the keyword FPDCT plus your message/tip to 847411 (Tip411). Tips can also be submitted online at fpdct.com/tips.
This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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