Another Day, Another Northbound Rollover on I-95
Just before 5:00 PM today, Westport first responders were dispatched to the I-95 off-ramp at exit 18 for the report of the vehicle on its roof. No word on any injuries or what caused the accident.
This is the second vehicle to roll-over on I-95 northbound in Westport in less than 24 hours, with another vehicle landing on its roof around 10:00 PM last night over the Saugatuck River.
Car on its Roof on the I-95 Bridge
Last night’s motor vehicle accident left this car on its roof on I-95 northbound, just north of exit 17. The car came to a rest on the right shoulder of the highway just after 10:00 PM, about 30 feet above Saxon Lane and the Westport Animal Control shelter. No word on any injuries or what caused the accident.
A view from Saxon Lane, near the Westport Animal Control shelter, showing a fire engine blocking the overturned vehicle.
Early Morning House Fire Displaces Three from Bayberry Lane; Required Wilton, Fairfield Firefighters to Respond
Westport Fire Department Photo
Press Release
The Westport Fire Department Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call shortly after 6:30am this morning by a resident reporting a structure fire. The fire department responded with 4 engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 rescue truck, and 2 shift commanders. First arriving units found a 2 story, 2 family home with fire on the first floor, second floor, and attic. Two attack lines (fire hoses) were stretched and operated to extinguish the fire. Fire companies searched the house for victims and found none as the house had been evacuated prior to the arrival of the fire department.
The residents of the second floor were alerted to the fire by a working carbon monoxide detector and they notified the residents of the first floor to evacuate. No injuries were reported. Three residents have been displaced by the fire.
The fire was investigated by the Westport Fire Marshal’s Office. The Westport Police and EMS responded to assist on scene. The Wilton and Fairfield Fire Departments assisted on scene and with station coverage during the fire.
The Westport Fire Department reminds residents to have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on all floors of their homes.
I-95 Car Accident Slows Southbound Traffic; Roads Slick after Rain, Snow
A motor vehicle accident underneath the Sherwood Island Connector slowed southbound traffic tonight around 9:30. The accident occured after a day of rain, light snow, and freezing nightime temperatures caused roadways to be slippery in some untreated locations. Injuries or cause of the accident are unknown.