Bridgeport News: Brush Fire
2021-04-23@3:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A large brush fire Route 8/25 northbound near exit 5- Chopsey Hill area.
I-95 Rollover
2021-04-23@12:21pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- A rollover accident on I-95 southbound near exit 30. 2 cars involved. Earlier, police were in pursuit of a vehicle in Bridgeport but broke the pursuit off at exit 25. Its not known if this is connected.
IN-DEPTH FEDERAL INVESTIGATION AFTER DEADLY TESLA CRASH
WASHINGTON, D.C – After a deadly Tesla crash in Texas on Saturday, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, called on federal investigators to conduct a thorough probe into the crash, and to develop recommendations for how automated driving and driving assistance systems like Tesla’s Autopilot can be improved. According to initial reports, no one was behind the wheel of the Tesla vehicle that crashed in Texas on Saturday, killing two men. Following the crash, Tesla CEO Elon Musk Tweeted that the vehicle’s Autopilot was not enabled, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have each launched an investigation. “While automated driving and…
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2021-04-22@4:34 #Bridgeport CT-- Traffic was being diverted on Fairfield Avenue at Hancock Avenue for a two car crash. No word on any injuries.
Trumbull News: Pepper Sprayed At The Mall
2021-04-22@4:30pm--#Trumbull CT--Three ambulances have been dispatched to Westfield Mall at 5069 Main Street for people pepper sprayed. Unknown if it was security or a citizen incident. Mutual aid ambulances called to the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Brush Fire
2021-04-22@1:35pm--#Stratford CT-- Firefighters on the way to a brush fire on Surf Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Construction Workers Hit Gas Main
2021-04-22@10:19am-- #Bridgeport CT-- Constructions workers working on Broadway hit a gas line. Firefighters on scene, gas company requested for repairs. This news report is made possible by our SAFE heating sponsor:
$11 MILLION TO EXPAND HIGH-QUALITY SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR CONNECTICUT CHILDREN
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is proposing to dedicate up to $11 million in federal funding Connecticut has received for COVID-19 recovery efforts toward the expansion of programs that connect students to high-quality summer enrichment and recreational opportunities, with an emphasis on communities and children who were most impacted by the pandemic. “After a challenging school year for so many students, our goal with this funding is for all kids to be able to access the terrific summer camps, child care centers, and other summer programs that our state has to offer,” Governor Lamont said. “By expanding access and lowering barriers that have precluded students from prior participation, we can help ensure that students have a fun…
I-95 Crash
2021-04-21@11:55pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 northbound between exits 30 and 31.
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2021-04-21@10:51pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Logan Street near Hollister Avenue This news report is made possible by: