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Severe Storms Lead To Flooding, Water Rescues, Road Washouts Across CT
Rounds of severe storms with drenching downpours have closed roads, flooded homes, and destroyed roads across Connecticut.
According to the National Weather Service, Monroe was one of the hardest-hit areas, with 9.98 inches of rain on Sunday, Aug. 18. Firefighters and police worked throughout the night to rescue trapped drivers and residents from rapid flooding.
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Monroe Police Chief Keith White said major roadways, including Route 34 and Route 111, were closed on Monday, Aug. 19. …
Vehicle Crashes Into Pole, Causing Road Closure In Fairfield County
A busy road was closed and a driver was injured after crashing into a utility pole in Fairfield County, police said.
It happened in New Canaan on Ponus Ridge Road around 5:30 a.m., Monday, May 9.
The crash, which is under investigation, caused a utility pole to snap, which caused the road closure as Eversource worked to replace it, said Lt. Jason Ferraro, of the New Canaan Police.
The driver, who was not identified, was transported to an area hospital. The extent of their injuries was unknown.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.