Route 72 in Bristol was closed for hours after two people were struck by a vehicle Monday morning, according to police.
One of the two people has died police said.
The crash happened on Route 72 (Pine Street) near Emmett Street around 4:15 a.m.
According to police, the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Route 72 when it hit the two pedestrians.
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The victims appeared to have been walking in the crosswalk when it happened, police said.
The driver stopped, remained at the scene, and is cooperating with police, investigators said.
Police are not releasing the names of either of the victims pending notification of their families.
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The road reopened around 12 p.m.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Officer Katherine Verillo at (860) 584-3031 or by email at katherineverillo@bristolct.gov.
