Deer on highway causes two-vehicle crash in Plainville

PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WFSB) - A crash on Route 72 in Plainville caused heavy traffic on Saturday night.

Following the initial investigation, police said a vehicle going eastbound on Route 72 in Plainville struck a deer on Saturday night, and a second vehicle hit the back of the initial vehicle.

After hitting the deer, the first vehicle was significantly damaged on the front end and was stopped in the right lane.

Police said another vehicle going eastbound hit the back of the stopped car and then veered left, colliding with a guardrail.

The driver of the first vehicle was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The driver and passengers of the second vehicle were also taken with minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

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