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Route 72 remains closed in Plymouth after deadly crash involving DOT truck

NBC Connecticut

A person has died in a crash involving a CT Department of Transportation (DOT) truck in Plymouth and Route 72 remains closed hours later.

DOT officials said Route 72, or Poland Brook Road, is closed from North Main Street to Preston Road.

Judd Road is also closed at Route 72, and Bemis Street is being detoured onto Smith Street.

Fire officials told NBC Connecticut that a person died in the crash. Their identity is unknown at this time.

The accident was reported around 3:55 p.m. and four vehicles were involved, firefighters said.

Authorities said an investigation is underway. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area.

No additional information was immediately available.

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