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Car crash involving CTtransit bus in New Britain now fatal

The woman driving the car received treatment on the scene and was immediately taken to an area hospital, where she later died.
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NEW BRITAIN, Conn — A car collision involving a CTtransit bus killed the car driver and caused multiple injuries in New Britain on Friday evening, officials said.

New Britain officials said Friday patrols responded to the intersection of Farmington Ave. and Sidoti Drive for a vehicle that crossed the roadway and collided with a CTtransit bus.

The lone driver of the car, a 40-year-old woman, received treatment on the scene and was immediately taken to an area hospital for further treatment. She later died at the hospital, the New Britain Mayor's office told FOX61 Saturday. The victim has not been identified at this time.

Occupants of the bus reported other minor injuries. 

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New Britain Police Department Traffic responded to oversee the investigation that is still ongoing.

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