3 injured, utility pole damaged in fiery crash on Route 66 in Portland – NBC Connecticut

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Portland, Connecticut
Cobalt Road (Route 66)
Incident type
Crash, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Portland Connecticut in Portland, Connecticut: A two‐vehicle crash on Portland Cobalt Road (Route 66) caused a fire that damaged an Eversource utility pole. Three people were hospitalized, and the incident is still under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Hospitalized
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Hospitalized

Original reporting

3 injured, utility pole damaged in fiery crash on Route 66 in Portland – NBC Connecticut

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