Multiple crashes kept Fairfield Fire busy

On March 16, 2013 at 11:17 PM, the Fairfield Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a vehicle accident with injuries and people trapped on the Merritt Parkway Northbound between exits 42 and 44. Fairfield’s Engine 5, Ladder 2 and Car 3 were dispatched to the location and were advised that the vehicle was off the road and in the woods. Due to the location, the Westport Fire Department was also responding to the scene. A few minutes later, a second vehicle accident with injuries was reported on Grasmere Ave near Roanoke Ave. Multiple callers to 911 indicated a vehicle had rolled over and people were trapped. Fairfield’s Engine 2 and Ladder 1 were dispatched to this location. Car…

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Bridgeport detective injured in crash–with video report

9:47pm--#Bridgeport CT--#ctfire--With Video Report-----A Bridgeport Police Detective was injured when his patrol car was hit while crossing Washington Ave. from Congress Street onto James Street.  The civilian car that hit the police car started on fire and at times the flames were reaching the utility lines overhead according to police radio transmissions.  Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze.  The detective was taken by ambulance where we were told he suffered back injuries from the impact.  The civilian refused medical treatment on scene and was issued a ticket for the accident.

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