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Driver has traumatic injuries after crashing in Manchester

By Bobbi Brown,

2024-09-01

MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — An 86-year-old driver was rushed to a trauma center after his car crashed into a tree and caught on fire in Manchester.

Saturday evening at 6:48, the Manchester resident was driving down West Center St. when he veered off the road toward South Adams St.

The driver struck a tree on a grassy area near Assumption Church before his vehicle erupted into flames.

The driver has life-threatening injuries and is being treated at a trauma center.

The Manchester Police Department is investigating this crash and anyone who may have witnessed it is asked to call Officer Nicholas Sinopoli at 860-533-8620.

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Sharon

09-02

Poor guy

1969Chevelle

09-01

So sad. I hope he will make it.

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