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Jeep Crashes Into Staples High School In CT, Hits Gas Line Jeep Crashes Into Staples High School In CT, Hits Gas Line
Jeep Crashes Into Staples High School In CT, Hits Gas Line A Jeep crashed into a  high school in Fairfield County, causing the school to be evacuated. The incident took place in Westport around 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, at Staples High School. According to Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police, the Jeep accidentally plowed into the Culinary Arts department classroom during the prime drop-off time. The vehicle hit a gas line in the classroom used for cooking instruction, Woods said. Students were evacuated and the Westport Fire Department was called to clear the scene. The gas was quickly shut off and multiple fans were used to ve…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Three Suffer Injuries In CT Apartment Explosion, Reports Say Three Suffer Injuries In CT Apartment Explosion, Reports Say
Three Suffer Injuries In CT Apartment Explosion, Reports Say Three people were injured in an explosion at a Connecticut apartment, according to multiple reports. At 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, police in New Haven County asked people in Seymour to avoid the area of Maple Street and Pearl Street. The Seymour Police Department reported that the fire department was investigating a gas leak and explosion in the area. According to NBC Connecticut, officials reported that two people were hospitalized with serious injuries after an explosion at an apartment building.  Another person suffered minor injuries and refused treatment, the news outlet repor…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Authorities Respond To Gas Leak, Explosion In CT Town Authorities Respond To Gas Leak, Explosion In CT Town
Authorities Respond To Gas Leak, Explosion In CT Town Police have responded to a gas leak and explosion in a Connecticut town. At 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, police in New Haven County asked those in Seymour to avoid the area of Maple Street and Pearl Street. The fire department is investigating an active gas leak and explosion in that area, the Seymour Police Department said. Please avoid the area of Maple street and Pearl street. The Fire Department is on the scene of an active gas leak and explosion. — Seymour Police Dept. (@SeymourPoliceCT) March 29, 2022 Authorities did not provide further details about the explosion. This is a …

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by Nicole Valinote