Norwalk Car Fire Slows Merritt Parkway Southbound
A car fire on Route 15 Southbound near Exit 38 slowed traffic this afternoon, just after 3:00 PM. Passersby said everyone in the vehicle were able to escape prior to the fire starting. Meghan Lally for The Westport Local Press.
Car Accident Closes Maple Avenue South
Westport first responders were on scene at a car accident this afternoon on Maple Avenue South, between Clapboard Hill Road and Whitehead Terrace. Reports came in as a motor vehicle into a pole, with the power pole snapped. No word on any injuries. Eversource could be seen arriving on scene a short time later.
Gas Leak Closes Hillspoint Road; Second Time in Exactly 1 Month
According to the Westport Police Department, a gas leak was reported on Hillspoint Road late this morning - closing the roadway between 134 and 163 Hillspoint Road. Exactly one month ago, another gas leak closed Hillspoint Road at all points that went along the Coast. No word on what caused the leak.
Sunday Night Car Accident Injures Several on I-95
A car accident was reported just after 9:30 PM Sunday night on I-95 in the area of the Exit 17 Northbound ramp, requiring both Norwalk and Westport First Responders, as well as Connecticut State Police, to respond. The accident appeared to involve multiple vehicles, with multiple injuries reported at the scene. No word on the extent of any injuries or on what may have caused the accident. Northbound traffic was slowed as lanes were closed while the accident scene was active. Photo from I-95 prior to the exit 17 off-ramp, northbound.