Bridgeport News: Crash!
Report of a 2 car motor vehicle accident at 932 Connecticut ave in Bridgeport. At least 1 person was transported for injuries.
Fairfield News: Crash!
Report of a car that struck the center barrier on I-95 Southbound by exit 24. First responders are on scene so expect some traffic delays while they handle the situation.
Hit By A Train
Bridgeport Emergency Communications received reports of a man falling onto the train tracks at 525 Water Street. The man became stuck between the platform and a departing train. The man has been transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. No further information is available at this time. 2024-08-06@8:53pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #MTA
Tragic Crash
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and Dr. Carmela Levy-David have issued statements regarding the tragic incident involving nine family members of a Bridgeport Board of Education custodial staff member: Dr. Carmela Levy-David stated, “It is with a heavy heart that I share the devastating news that one of our cherished custodial staff members has suffered an unimaginable loss. Nine members of their family were tragically killed in a car accident out of state. On behalf of the entire Bridgeport Public Schools community, I extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to our colleague and their family during this incredibly challenging time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they navigate through this profound grief. We kindly ask that everyone respects the…
Bridgeport House Fire
Fire Department UPDATE: At 5:45pm Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to the 1700 block of Noble Ave for a structure fire in a single family home. Arriving units found heavy smoke showing from the structure and commenced an aggressive interior fire attach while searching for occupants. Fire was declared under control in approximately 30 minutes with no injuries to department members. AMR evaluated 1 civilian for possible smoke inhalation and the Red Cross will be relocating 2 adults and 1 teenage son. The Fire Marshal’s Office will be investigating the cause of the fire. The homeowners came home and found the fire department in their house in the 1700 block of Noble Avenue. An unconfirmed report said it started in…
Violent Night In Bridgeport
1. On August 3, 2024, at approximately 11:15 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received reports of a male victim arriving at an area hospital via private vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound to the buttocks. The victim has been identified as a 38-year-old Bridgeport man from the “Hollow” neighborhood. He is listed in stable condition. There were no ShotSpotter activations in the hour prior to this incident. Police have determined the shooting likely occurred inside the lobby of building 5 - Charles F. Greene Homes Housing Community. The Detective Bureau has responded and taken charge of the criminal investigation. Detectives have conducted interviews and canvassed the area at and around the Housing Community. 2. On August 4, 2024, at…
Bridgeport News: Tree into House
Report of a tree that fell into a home at the 500 block of Indian Ave. in Bridgeport. No reported injuries at this time.
Bridgeport News: Crash
Report of a motor vehicle accident between a motorcycle and a car on Route 8 Southbound between Exits 3 and 2. The Highway is currently shut down in that area.
Whoops!
No reported injuries when this tractor-trailer hit the overpass at South Avenue near Columbia Street. 2024-08-02@1:08pm--#Bridgeport CT
Stabbing
A person arrived at Bridgeport Hospital with a stab wound to the arm. Bridgeport Police say the stabbing occurred at Park Avenue/Benham Avenue area. 2024-08-02@11:25am--#Bridgeport CT--