CTfastrak bus hits pole in commuter lot in Bristol, injuring several people

Several people were injured when a CTfastrak bus struck a light pole in a commuter lot in Bristol on Wednesday.

The crash occurred in the late morning hours in a lot off of Lake Avenue, according to Connecticut State Police and the Bristol Police Department.

Bristol Police Lt. Patrick Krajewski said officers responded to the are before it was determined that the crash occurred in the commuter lot. Troopers from Troop L in Litchfield then responded to investigate the collision.

Several people were injured in a crash in a commuter lot off of Lake Avenue in Bristol on Wednesday. (Courtesy of Michael Casey)

Photos of the crash show that the bus sustained damage to its front end after colliding with a light pole in the lot.

A state police spokesperson said several people suffered minor injuries. It was not immediately clear if any victims were taken to a hospital.

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