SEYMOUR, Conn. — Three people were killed in a crash in Seymour on Wednesday night, police confirmed.
One of the victims was a toddler, according to police.
Seymour police said they responded to the crash on Route 34 near Buckingham Road around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night after a report of a two-vehicle crash.
Upon their arrival, two cars that had collided head on were located.
The crash closed the road for several hours and reopened Thursday morning.
Official say the victims, two woman in the front seat, and a toddler in the rear succumbed to their injuries due to the severity of that impact.
They were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the second vehicle was brought to the hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.
The Office of the First Selectwoman Annmarie Drugonis released in a statement:
"Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and victims of the fatal car crash that happened last night.
To our First Responders, the past few months our town has been hit hard. Please know the Officials of this town and the residents appreciate all you do. We understand the amount of pressure and stress you are all under in these unusual circumstances, your efforts do not go unnoticed. Thank you for your professionalism and dedication in your respective fields."
Police did not release any more information on the victims.
The crash remains under investigation, however police believe speed played a factor in the crash.
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