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Small Plane Clips Roof Of Danbury Home, Crashes Into Shed Small Plane Clips Roof Of Danbury Home, Crashes Into Shed
Small Plane Clips Roof Of Danbury Home, Crashes Into Shed Two people were injured after a small plane crashed into a Fairfield County shed wedged between two homes. The crash took place in Danbury around 6 p.m., Monday, April 10, in the area of 161 Southern Blvd., about three miles from Danbury Airport, the Danbury Fire Department reported. The single-engine Cessna 152 clipped the roof of a home and then crashed into a small shed on the side of the property, officials said. The plane wedged between the shed and the house.Danbury Fire Department A man and woman aboard were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The National Transpor…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Children Trapped In School Bus Rescued After Bus Slams Into Pole In Stamford Children Trapped In School Bus Rescued After Bus Slams Into Pole In Stamford
Children Trapped In School Bus Rescued After Bus Slams Into Pole In Stamford A smart-thinking bus driver saved three children who were trapped onboard their bus after the vehicle struck a utility pole, bringing live wires down on top of the bus. The incident took place around 6:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at Sunset Road and West Trail in Stamford, said Stamford Fire Chief Trevor Roach. "The driver did the right thing and kept the children on the bus and called 911," the chief said.  Roach said the roads were very slippery at the time and likely caused the crash. Eversource was contacted right away and was on the scene within 20 minutes to terminate power to th…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Massive $29.4M Recall Issued By Harley-Davidson Because Brakes May Not Work Massive $29.4M Recall Issued By Harley-Davidson Because Brakes May Not Work
Massive $29.4M Recall Issued By Harley-Davidson Because Brakes May Not Work Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 250,000 motorcycles that could cost the company upwards of $30 million after discovering a deficiency in its brakes that could cause them to fail. The voluntary recall includes more than two dozen bike models that were produced between 2008 and 2011 with anti-lock brakes. The international recall includes 251,000 motorcycles, with an estimated 175,000 of those sold domestically. It is expected to cost Harley-Davidson at least $29.4 million. The recall notice says that "deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake flui…

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by Zak Failla