Route 8 North in Beacon Falls remains closed hours after a serious crash on Saturday morning.

Firefighters responded to Route 8 North for a rollover crash shortly before 7 a.m.

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According to fire officials, firefighters extricated the driver within minutes, but the person was not transported to the hospital due to the extent of their injuries.

State police said serious injuries were reported.

It's unclear if anyone else was injured in the crash.

The highway remains closed between exits 21 and 24. There's no estimate for when the area will reopen.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

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