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Jaws Of Life Used To Extricate Person After Car Crashes Near House In Danbury Jaws Of Life Used To Extricate Person After Car Crashes Near House In Danbury
Jaws Of Life Used To Extricate Person After Car Crashes Near House In Danbury A person had to be extricated from a vehicle that was seriously damaged after crashing into several objects before landing just a few feet from a house in Danbury. Police units arrived first on West Street near Pleasant Street just east of I-84 early Saturday morning, April 6 to find one victim entrapped in a car, and a second person who had gotten out of the vehicle, said James Gagliardo, public information officer of the Danbury Fire Department. Fire units arriving shortly after, working under the command of Deputy Chief Bernie Meehan, found that a small convertible ha…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Danbury Officials Issue Alert To Residents Amid Storm Cleanup Danbury Officials Issue Alert To Residents Amid Storm Cleanup
Danbury Officials Issue Alert To Residents Amid Storm Cleanup All hands are on deck in Danbury, as crews continue recovery efforts in the city following a storm that felled trees and downed utility lines throughout the region. On Wednesday, Danbury officials announced that all public works and public safety agencies are fully staffed and working on cleanup efforts, though many downed trees and wires cannot be cut until Eversource ensures that the scene is safe. Tuesday’s storm brought heavy rain and winds that reached upwards of 65 mph, causing havoc in the area and causing countless road closures. Police noted that all local residents should stay cle…

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by Joe Lombardi