Fairfield News: Truck Runs Off Highway
Overnight a truck went off the embankment at I-95 Southbound around exit 20. Traffic is STILL backed up all the way through Milford at this time.
Bridgeport News: Bus Fire extended to building
Bridgeport Fire Department responded to a school bus fire at Jones Avenue and Oak Street. Everyone was off the bus when units responded. Additional crews were requested due to exposure issues. The fire was declared under control in 30 minutes and is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office. The building next to the bus was also affected, and is also out at this time. https://youtu.be/gz0atX2GPOk
Westport News: Gazebo Fire
2024-06-03@11:43pm--#Westport CT-- Firefighters on the scene of a fully engulfed gazebo fire on Burnham Hill. The gazebo was over ten feet from the home.
Milford News: Water Rescue
2024-06-03@4:39pm--#Milford CT-- Milford Firefighters rescue a paddle boater in distress in Long Island Sound near Gulf Street.
Bridgeport News: Bedroom Fire
2024-06-03@1:39pm--#Bridgeport CT--The Red Cross is assisting the needs of a family in the 600 block of Brooks Street after a bedroom fire. Firefighters kept the fire to the bedroom.
Fatal Collision motor vehicle versus motorcycle
https://youtu.be/2LfeK3Ek728 On June 2, 2024, at approximately 6:18 pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received several calls for an accident involving a motorcycle versus a motor vehicle. The callers stated the collision occurred at 1853 Stratford Avenue and the two occupants of the motorcycle were unconscious on the ground. Bridgeport Fire Engine Units, American Medical Response (AMR), and Bridgeport Police Officers were dispatched to the location. Bridgeport Police Units arrived on scene and observed two individuals on the ground next to Stratford Avenue and Edwin Street. The two individuals appeared to be seriously injured and unresponsive. The two individuals received medical assistance and they were transported to the Bridgeport Hospital Medical Center by AMR. The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Team…
Fairfield News: Water Rescue
2024-06-02@4:49pm--#Fairfield CT-- A person who was drowning was pulled from the water at Jennings Beach and is now breathing. The lifeguard called 911 to report the incident but the call bounced across Long Island Sound to Suffolk County who then relayed the info to Fairfield Emergency Communications.
Derby News: Today’s Vehicle Fire
2024-06-01@11:41pm--#Derby CT--#cttraffic-- Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Derby on Route 8 southbound near exit 17.
Motorcycle Down!
2024-06-01@9:30pm--#Seymour CT--#cttraffic-- Report of a motorcycle down with two people injured on Route 8 northbound near exit 22. Update: It is on the on-ramp just past the Henny Penny.
MURPHY, BLUMENTHAL, COLLEAGUES CALL ON DOJ TO IMMEDIATELY LAUNCH FULL COURT PRESS AGAINST BIG OIL TO PREVENT AND PROSECUTE COLLUSION & PRICE FIXING
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined 22 Senate Democrats in a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Jonathan Kanter calling on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to use every tool at its disposal to prevent and prosecute collusion and price fixing in the oil industry. The senators called for the DOJ to launch an industry-wide investigation into possible violations of the Sherman Act to hold any bad actors accountable and to redress any harms to competition and consumers. The letter also outlined how Big Oil’s alleged collusion with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a national security concern that aids countries looking to undermine the U.S. The…