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The crash occurred late in the evening on Monday, Jan. 28 in Danbury.
Danbury Fire Dispatch received a number of calls reporting an overturned vehicle on I-84 eastbound prior to Exit 3, according to James Gagliardo of the Danbury FD.
Emergency crews responded to find that the vehicle, 200 feet of guard rail and one highway light pole had sustained significant damage.
Further inspection revealed that the occupants were no longer in their vehicle nor within sight of the accident.
Crews used a variety of thermal cameras to inspect the area, eventually locating one of the victims in a shallow depression about 75 yards from the scene. The second victim was located a short time later about 25 yards from the first victim with a minor head injury and signs of severe hypothermia.
Both victims were transported to Danbury Hospital Center under advanced life support. Connecticut State Police, Connecticut Department of Transportation and Danbury Police Department provided assistance at the scene.
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