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Route 1 in Westbrook shut down for car vs. pedestrian accident investigation

The road is closed in both directions, according to the CTDOT.

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Traffic Alert

WESTBROOK, Conn. — State Police are investigating an accident Monday night that has shut down Route 1 in Westbrook.

A collision involving a car and pedestrian occurred at the area of Boston Post Road at Linden Avenue, officials said.

The road is closed in both directions.

#CTTraffic RT 1 (Boston Post Rd.) at Linden Avenue, in Westbrook, is shut down for car vs pedestrian accident. Please seek alternate routes.
— CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) December 20, 2021

Drivers are urged to seek alternate routes.

Additional details were not immediately available. FOX61 will update this story as more information is gathered.

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