{"id":45310,"date":"2025-12-22T19:12:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T00:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/?p=45310"},"modified":"2025-12-23T07:47:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T12:47:38","slug":"plainfield-ct-three-cars-collide-at-norwich-rd-academy-hill-rd-resulting-in-2-injured","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lalawct.com\/es\/plainfield-ct-three-cars-collide-at-norwich-rd-academy-hill-rd-resulting-in-2-injured\/","title":{"rendered":"Plainfield, CT \u2013 Three Cars Collide at Norwich Rd & Academy Hill Rd Resulting in 2 Injured"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plainfield, CT (December 22, 2025) \u2013<\/b> Two people sustained injuries following a three-car crash on Saturday, December 20, at a busy intersection in Plainfield. The collision occurred around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Norwich Road and Academy Hill Road, according to local authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Police reported that a silver Kia Sportage traveled westbound on Academy Hill Road and approached the intersection with a flashing red traffic signal. After stopping, the driver proceeded into the intersection. At the same time, an Eversource utility truck traveled northbound on Norwich Road under a flashing yellow signal and entered the intersection.<\/span><\/p>\n

The utility truck struck the front driver’s side of the Kia, causing a secondary collision. Following the initial impact, the Kia then struck a third vehicle, a blue Audi Q5, which was traveling southbound on Norwich Road. The force of the crashes caused significant damage to all three vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Emergency responders arrived quickly to assist those involved. Ambulance crews transported two drivers to the Plainfield Backus Emergency Care Center for evaluation of suspected minor injuries. Police did not report any life-threatening injuries in connection with the crash.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Plainfield Police Department<\/span><\/a>, Plainfield Fire Department, and American Legion Ambulance all responded to the scene. Authorities continue to review the incident as part of an ongoing investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n

We wish the injured individuals a full and timely recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accidentes automovil\u00edsticos en Connecticut<\/b><\/h2>\n

Intersection crashes remain a common cause of injury across Connecticut, especially in areas controlled by flashing traffic signals. Car accidents at these locations often occur when drivers misjudge right-of-way rules or fail to notice other vehicles entering the intersection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Several factors may contribute to multi-vehicle intersection crashes, including:<\/span><\/p>\n