A Third I-95 Accident Brings Southbound Traffic to a Stop Between Exits 18 and 17
A third accident on I-95 this afternoon has brought southbound traffic to a near halt between exits 18 and 17. Expect delays as lane closures will affect the afternoon rush hour on local streets. This accident was reported at around 2:45 this afternoon, according to the State DoT. No other information has been released.
Car Plunges into the Saugatuck River off of Imperial Avenue
At 7:00 this evening, first responders were dispatched to the area of River Knoll and Imperial Avenue for the report of the car in the Saugatuck River, just behind the Remarkable Drive-in Theater. No information on what caused the accident or extend of injuries has been released. Westport Volunteer EMS social media photo.
Two-Car Accident on I-95 Closes One Lane Northbound; Heavy Traffic Reported
At 7:25 this evening, a two-car accident has closed one lane on I-95 in the northbound direction, about one half mile prior to Exit 18, according to the Connecticut DOT. No other information has been released at this time. The DoT warned motorists of heavy traffic in the northbound lanes from Norwalk to Fairfield this evening due to the accident and rush hour remnants.
Firefighters Extinguish Marilane Dumpster Fire
Westport firefighters were dispatched to Marilane at around 8:45 this evening for the reported dumpster fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the contained flames as nearby neighbors wandered from their homes to investigate the lights and commotion. The trucks cleared from the roadway a short time later.