Just after 4:30 this afternoon, an accident occurred involving a car and a truck. Reportedly 3 people were injured, including one person with serious injuries.
The accident happened near the Riverbend Design Studio on Route 7.
The fuel tank on the truck ruptured, and according to reports has spread diesel fuel on the road. Because of this, the road is closed from north of Branchville Road (102) up to Florida Hill Road until the road can be sanded by the State Highway crew. Please find alternate routes.
Redding Police, Redding Fire Dept and State Police are on the scene.
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