Woman dies in fiery I-95 crash

FAIRFIELD, CT, March 30, 2014: On Sunday morning at approximately 06:29 the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting a motor vehicle accident on I-95 northbound by Exit 22 near the rest area. Fairfield Fire Department Engine 1, Ladder 1, Engine 2, Ladder 2, and Car 3 responded. Company 1 and Car 3 arrived on scene at approximately 06:34 and reported a very serious multi-vehicle accident, a car was under a trailer truck, the car was on fire, and one occupant was entrapped in the vehicle. Assistant Chief Schuyler Sherwood assumed command of the incident. Engine 1 immediately controlled the fire. Extrication was initiated utilizing multiple hydraulic rescue tools. Access was rapidly gained to the single occupant of the vehicle and it was determined that she had no pulse. The fire…

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