A crash with serious injuries has closed Route 8 in Thomaston on Saturday.

Troopers responded to Route 8 north near exit 40 around 3:15 a.m. for a one car crash.

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State police said serious injuries were reported. It's unclear exactly how many people may be injured.

The accident reconstruction team was called and is investigating.

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The highway is currently closed between exits 39 and 44. There is no estimate for the duration of the closure.

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