NORTH CANAAN, CT (WFSB) – A serious car accident Friday night resulted in one fatality and resulted in the closure of Route 44.

The crash caused downed power lines, which ignited two brush fires in the Greenwoods West Road area.

Emergency personnel from multiple agencies rushed to the scene to manage the situation.

For now, the victim’s identity has not been released.

Route 44, a crucial east-west corridor in the northwest corner of the state, will remain closed while Eversource works to restore power.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has implemented detours to assist drivers in the area.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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