I-95 Crash
4:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Watch out for the multi-car crash with injuries on I-95 northbound taking out the left shoulder, left and center lanes.
Bridgeport News: Bullard Tech Receives National Award
#Bridgeport CT-- How about some likes for Bullard Haven Technical School's Automotive Department for receiving an award from WIX Filters and Tomorrow’s Tech Magazine for being the number one school across the country for both high school and community college level. The school will receive the award on Thursday. Mayor Joe Ganim did not want to overshadow the awards ceremony so he presented a proclamation honoring the students, facility, and school today. Well done!
School Bus Driver Attacked
2:39pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- State police are on scene on I-95 southbound at exit 27 where a student on a school bus attacked the school bus driver. I don't know the bus company or what school the bus is from. EMS has been dispatched for possible psychiatric issues with the student (please note I did not identify the student so there is no HIPA or any other violations).
Phishing Scam
I just received this email. I knew NOT to click on the link. I called the bank directly to make sure my account was in good standing which it was. The customer service person said they do NOT post any links in their emails. I have worked with the police departments long enough to not click on any links. Just a reminder to everyone not to get scammed! If in doubt, call the customer support phone number directly, never, never, never click on the link.
Ansonia News: Carbon Monoxide Poisioning
11:20am--#Ansonia CT-- First responders on scene at Adanti Drive for a report of carbon monoxide poisoning. Radio reports say the carbon monoxide alarms were going off in the home and the residents were passing out in the structure. Ansonia firefighters remain busy with this happening along with a fire alarm going off at 88 Main Street and a flooding problem on Williams Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Another Pedestrian Hit
5:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Another pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, this time at Wood and Maplewood Avenue. Firefighters assisted the woman in the ambulance in the pouring rain. The driver did remain on scene and cooperated with police. Just as I was writing this report another report of a pedestrian being hit at John and Middle Street came over the radio.
Free Flu Shots
The Naugatuck Valley Health District is hosting a free public flu vaccination clinic on Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 9-11AM at the NVHD office located at 98 Bank Street, Seymour, CT 06483. This clinic is open to anyone, regardless of insurance status, although if individuals have eligible insurance, they should bring their cards. Regular and high-dose (recommended for those aged 65 and older) vaccines are available. No appointments are necessary. The clinic will be supported by NVHD staff, Naugatuck Valley Medical Reserve Corps volunteers, and volunteer Nurses from Griffin Hospital’s Valley Parish Nurses. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
1:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian received a leg injury after being hit by a car at Iranistan and State Street. The driver of the car remained on the scene and cooperated with police.
Bridgeport News: Dryer Fire
1:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters take care of a dryer fire at PT Barnum Housing, 451 Bird Street at building 8. This news report is made possible by:
Rollover On Route 8
11:10pm--#Shelton CT--#cttraffic-- A rollover accident reported Route 8 between exits 13 and 12. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by: