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Speeding Driver Sends Truck Into Farmington River, Police Say: 'Tragedy Averted' Speeding Driver Sends Truck Into Farmington River, Police Say: 'Tragedy Averted'
Speeding Driver Sends Truck Into Farmington River, Police Say: 'Tragedy Averted' A speeding Connecticut driver and their passenger narrowly avoided catastrophe over the weekend when the truck they were in crashed into a river, authorities said.  Canton Police Chief Christopher Arciero said the wreck happened just after midnight on Sunday, Dec. 29, after a speeding truck careened off Torrington Avenue and into the Farmington River. Both people inside were able to climb out of the crashed truck before authorities arrived.  Arciero noted that the outcome could have been much worse. "Tragedy averted, frankly," he told the Daily Voice. Late last night Fire &a…

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by Josh Lanier
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Cause Of Death Released After Bodies Of Missing CT Teens Found In River Cause Of Death Released After Bodies Of Missing CT Teens Found In River
Cause Of Death Released After Bodies Of Missing CT Teens Found In River Officials have announced that the cause of death for two teenage boys whose bodies were located in a river in Connecticut. Large rescue teams had been searching the area surrounding the Farmington River due to high and rough waters, for the teens who were reported missing by their families on Thursday, July 15. Personal belongings, including their cellphones and clothing, were found on the banks of the river in Plainview.  On Tuesday, July 20, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death for 15-year-old Lucas Brewer and 17-year-old Anthony Nagore the cause was…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Two Teens Go Missing While Swimming In Connecticut Two Teens Go Missing While Swimming In Connecticut
Two Teens Go Missing While Swimming In Connecticut Numerous first responders are searching for two missing teen swimmers whose belongings were found by a river in Connecticut. Crews started searching the waters of the Farmington River on Thursday, July 15 for the two boys, both of Plainview, where they were last seen swimming. The search was called off at nightfall, but returned early Friday, July 16, officials said. Plainville police, state police, and the Deep officials are involved in the search. Connecticut State Police said on Friday a Silver Alert has been issued for the two, including 17-year-old Anthony Nagore and 15-year-old Luca…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Body Of 19-Year-Old Recovered In Farmington River Body Of 19-Year-Old Recovered In Farmington River
Body Of 19-Year-Old Recovered In Farmington River A 19-year-old man who was swimming in the Farmington River drowned after disappearing in an area of water at least 20-feet deep. The incident took place in Hartford County around 1:40 p.m., Sunday, June 7, when the Farmington Police Department received a 911 call reporting a man was drowning in the river behind the Tunxis Meade Park. Officers from the Farmington Police Department responded along with the Farmington Fire Department, Tunxis Hose Fire Department, and AMR ambulance to assist in the water rescue, said Lt. Timothy McKenzie. According to McKenzie, fr…

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by Kathy Reakes