Norwalk I-95 Accident, Heavy Fog Slows Morning Commute
An accident on I-95 in Norwalk slowed this morning’s commute. Greens Farms Road, Route 1, and I-95 northbound were all bumper to bumper after the 7:00 O’clock hour. Heavy fog further hindered the drive. No word on injuries or cause of the I-95 accident.
The Usual 8:30 Northbound Traffic Strikes Again
With ongoing overnight construction at the former Beachside Avenue Overpass, northbound traffic was again backed up for miles as lanes closed around 8:30 PM.
I-95 Truck Accident Stalls Traffic on Highway & Town Streets; Hazardous Material Truck Dispatched
Firefighters pull the dislodged front bumper of a tractor trailer involved in an accident. Firefighters use oil absorbent on a leaking liquid. At around 2:00 PM today Westport firefighters responded to the I-95 in the southbound lanes, just south of Hales Road, for the reported tractor trailer accident with a possible fuel leak.
The accident shut down the right and center lanes and warranted the Fairfield County Hazardous Materials truck to respond to the scene. Heavy traffic from the incident resulted in a near shut down of I-95 southbound, with many motorists getting off at exit 18 to attempt their luck at taking the Westport streets. Greens Farms Road quickly slowed to a stop, with cars backing up from Bridge Street until Hillspoint Road.
No word on injuries, what caused the accident, or any confirmation on the hazardous material spilled.
Roads Conditions Deteriorating as Ice & Light Snow Continue; Use Caution
Local roads and side roads are experiencing ice and snowy conditions this evening as temperatures remain low and the snow continues. Town sanders are attempting to keep up with the light accumulations, however roads are being reported as very slippery, especially those covered with light layers of snow.
Major Accident Closes Riverside Avenue after Truck Slams into 2 Parked Cars, Utility Pole
A truck, which struck two parked cars in front of Jr’s Deli on Riverside Avenue, remains heavily damaged after being stopped by a utility pole. The accident scene stretching from 265 to 263 Riverside Avenue. Gasoline actively leaking from the vehicle. The first vehicle to be struck suffered a broken rear axle. Just after 1:30 PM today, first responders were dispatched to the area of 200-300 Riverside Avenue for the report of the motor vehicle accident involving multiple trucks and a telephone pole. Upon their arrival, the scene described a collision where one truck traveling on Riverside Avenue apparently struck two parked cars in front of Jr’s Deli, coming to a sudden stop after jumping over the sidewalk and striking a utility pole.
The violent crash brought Jr’s Deli staff and customers running outside to see what had happened. One of the deli visitors, who owned one of the vehicles struck, felt relief that the vehicles were unoccupied when struck.
The truck came to a stop after jumping the sidewalk, and striking a utility pole. Due to the force of the crash, one vehicle struck had a visible gas leak and a broken rear axle. There is no word on any injuries to the driver, or what caused the accident. The roadway was still closed as of 2:45 PM.
Update: The roadway was re-opened at 2:55 PM. The Westport Fire Department released that one person was transported to the hospital by Westport Emergency Medical Service.
Minor Car Accident Slows Post Road East
A car accident before noon today slowed eastbound traffic on Post Road East, in the area of the Westport Inn and Goodwill Industries. No word on any injuries or what caused the rear-ending of one vehicle by another (pictured).
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.