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WATERBURY, New Haven County, Conn., Nov. 1, 2026 — Several people were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on Friday evening, October 30, on Lakewood Road in Waterbury, Connecticut, according to the Waterbury Police Department.
The crash happened on the 600 block of Lakewood Road shortly before 6 p.m., police said. It involved multiple vehicles, though the exact number and types have not been released.
One driver was initially listed in critical condition, the Waterbury Police Department said. That driver has since stabilized and is being treated for injuries described as non-life-threatening, according to police. Other people hurt in the crash were also taken to area hospitals, though their conditions have not been released.
The department's crash reconstruction team is investigating. No cause has been released, and it is not yet known whether speed, impairment or another factor played a role.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
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What typically causes crashes involving several vehicles at once?
These crashes usually start with one vehicle stopping suddenly, losing control, or colliding with another, triggering a chain reaction before following drivers can react.
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Traffic moving close together leaves little time for drivers further back to brake once the vehicles ahead collide, so the crash can spread through several cars in seconds.
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Slow down well before reaching the scene, move over if it's safe to do so, and watch for emergency crews, debris, or stopped traffic ahead.
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