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Sinkhole Swallows Subaru SUV After Water Main Bursts In Boston: Report Sinkhole Swallows Subaru SUV After Water Main Bursts In Boston: Report
Sinkhole Swallows Subaru SUV After Water Main Bursts In Boston: Report A water main burst in Boston Monday morning, Aug. 15, sending a torrent of water down streets and into buildings in the South End neighborhood. The water caused a sinkhole to open up and swallow an SUV, reports said. This is the second water main leak in the city since Saturday. CBS Boston reported the pipe burst near Tsiremont Street and Northampton Street just before 4 a.m. on Monday. Tremont Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Northampton Street is closed as crews work to clean up the damage., Boston Police said. The water carved out a sinkhole beneath that intersection and caused …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Multiple Injured After Truck Rolls Over Guardrail On I-93 In Canton: Report Multiple Injured After Truck Rolls Over Guardrail On I-93 In Canton: Report
Multiple Injured After Truck Rolls Over Guardrail On I-93 In Canton: Report A Friday morning crash on I-93 in Canton injured multiple people when a work truck rolled over a guard rail, reports said, and caused a traffic headache for many.  The truck slammed into the guard rail at the junction of I-93 and Route 24 and rolled over just before 6 a.m., NBC Boston said. Five people were injured, and one had life-threatening wounds in the wreck, Massachusetts State Troopers said.  Authorities closed lanes of traffic as they investigated and cleaned up the scene.  BREAKING: truck rolled over on its side on 93 SB near the Pike, just past the O’Neill Tunnel. Left lane …

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by Josh Lanier
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Suffolk DA Convenes Grand Jury For MBTA Officer Accused Of Pulling Gun In Road Rage Incident Suffolk DA Convenes Grand Jury For MBTA Officer Accused Of Pulling Gun In Road Rage Incident
Suffolk DA Convenes Grand Jury For MBTA Officer Accused Of Pulling Gun In Road Rage Incident Days after a report questioned the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office's handling of an off-duty MBTA officer accused of pulling a gun in a traffic dispute, the prosecutor announced Wednesday, Aug. 10, that he convened a grand jury to investigate the incident. Though, Kevin Hayden said pressure from the media had nothing to do with his decision.  “Our office inherited this investigation, along with many others, from the prior administration," Hayden said in a press release. "... Our announcement today comes amid questions about this investigation and the path it took toward a determina…

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by Josh Lanier
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Fallen Highway Sign Shuts Down Right Lane On I-190 South In Central Mass Fallen Highway Sign Shuts Down Right Lane On I-190 South In Central Mass
Fallen Highway Sign Shuts Down Right Lane On I-190 South In Central Mass A large highway sign took a dive onto I-190 in Worcester Tuesday morning, Aug. 9, resulting in the closure of the right lane. The incident was reported on I-190 South just before Exit 1 by MassDOT after 8 a.m. A person driving by captured the scene showing traffic cones blocking off the ramp. 190 south has some traffic today #Worcester pic.twitter.com/7xKNMu6AKD — Lee Anne (@miss_shush) August 9, 2022 Traffic was being detoured to Exit 2 as a result. The damage was cleared around 8:43 a.m., NBC Boston reports. No word on what caused the sign to crash. 

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Firefighter Hospitalized, 30 Displaced By Overnight Chelsea Fire: Report Firefighter Hospitalized, 30 Displaced By Overnight Chelsea Fire: Report
Firefighter Hospitalized, 30 Displaced By Overnight Chelsea Fire: Report A firefighter was rushed to the hospital after he was injured in a Chelsea fire early Tuesday morning that destroyed the home of 30 people.  The blaze broke out on the back deck of a three-story, six-unit building on Blossom Street just after 1 a.m., NBC Boston reported. Everyone inside escaped without injury, officials said.  Video of the conflagration shows fire chewing through the wooden deck and into the families' homes.  Chelsea 4th Alarm 43-45 Blossom St. Ok for media use with credit to Paul Koolloian pic.twitter.com/KOMAMZSPhA — @paulkoolloian (@paulkoolloian1) August 2, 2022 C…

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President Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19 After Visiting Massachusetts President Biden Tests Positive For COVID-19 After Visiting Massachusetts
President Biden Tests Positive For Covid-19 After Visiting Massachusetts President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 after visiting Massachusetts, the White House announced on Thursday, July 21.  The President, who is vaccinated and boosted, is experiencing mild symptoms and will start taking Paxlovid and isolate while he battles the virus, the White House said.  #Breaking- President Biden has been diagnosed with Covid-19. pic.twitter.com/5CZtw5L2nq — WBZ NewsRadio (@wbznewsradio) July 21, 2022 This comes after President Biden visited Massachusetts on Wednesday to discuss new ways to combat climate change and push for clean energy.  When it com…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Suspected Robber Prompts Large Police Presence At Greater Boston Area University Suspected Robber Prompts Large Police Presence At Greater Boston Area University
Suspected Robber Prompts Large Police Presence At Greater Boston Area University A suspected robber, who barricaded himself inside at home in Salem, prompted a large police presence at Salem State University, NBC Boston reports.  The incident occurred in the area of 106 Broadway behind the Stanley Building and the O'Keefe Center around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12,  the university said on Twitter.   SSU Alert: There is enhanced police activity in the area of 106 Broadway to the rear of the Stanley Bldg. lot and rear of the O'Keefe Center. Community members should avoid the area as Salem Police investigate the incident. — Salem State (@SalemState) July 12, 2022 A…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Building Collapses After 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Greater Boston Area Home Building Collapses After 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Greater Boston Area Home
Building Collapses After 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Greater Boston Area Home A Newton home is in shambles after a 4-alarm fire ripped through the structure late at night.  The fire reportedly started at 35 Gray Cliff Road around 10:40 p.m. on Friday, July 8, according to a Tweet from Metro Fire (@MAFireEMS).  3rd alarm of fire Newton Ma pic.twitter.com/hiR4dWbSu8 — Metro Fire (@MaFireEMS) July 9, 2022 The fire was originally labelled as 2-alarm but was upgraded to a 4-alarm within an hour. Around the same time, the entire building collapsed from the flames.    Fortunately, no injuries were reported and the owners were believed to have been away on vacation at …

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by David Cifarelli
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Central Mass Band Cancels Future Shows After Drummer's Brutal Attack In Boston Central Mass Band Cancels Future Shows After Drummer's Brutal Attack In Boston
Central Mass Band Cancels Future Shows After Drummer's Brutal Attack In Boston A Worcester rock band was forced to cancel several upcoming shows after their drummer was attacked in Boston last week, Boston25 reports.  Adam Neufell, with the group known as Young Other, sustained several injuries, including a concussion and broken nose, when he was attacked outside South Station early Friday morning, June 24, the outlet reports. A video of the incident shows several teens attacking Neufell, age 20, while he was out with his girlfriend, Celia. The suspected attackers also apparently yelled "get a haircut" at Neufell, Boston25 said citing a police report from Boston Polic…

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Massachusetts Father Dies While Hiking Mount Washington On Father's Day Massachusetts Father Dies While Hiking Mount Washington On Father's Day
Massachusetts Father Dies While Hiking Mount Washington On Father's Day An Andover man who was hiking a trail in the White Mountains on Father's Day has died from his injuries sustained from suffering severe hypothermia.  Xi Chen, age 53, was attempting a Presidential Traverse off Gulfside Trail near Mt. Clay when he was "overcome with severe weather conditions," New Hampshire Fish & Game said on Facebook. Chen's wife, Lian Liu, alerted crews her husband needed help around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 19. Chen apparently told Liu that he was "cold and wet and could not continue," another post from NH Fish & Game read. He also said that if he was not rescu…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
6-Year-Old Missing, Mother Dead After Swept Into Massachusetts River (UPDATE) 6-Year-Old Missing, Mother Dead After Swept Into Massachusetts River (UPDATE)
6-Year-Old Missing, Mother Dead After Swept Into Massachusetts River (Update) New Update: IDs Released For Mother, 6-Year-Old Son Who Both Died After Being Swept Into Merrimack River A 6-year-old boy is missing, and his mother has died after being swept into the Merrimack River, authorities said. Amesbury Fire received a report that a family of six, comprising of a mother, father and their four children, were in distress after swimming in the Merrimack River just after 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, Newburyport Police said.  At 7:09pm the Amesbury Police Dept. responded to a report of a family in distress with people in the water on Deer... Posted by Amesbury…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Fatal Construction Accident Reported In Boston's Seaport District Fatal Construction Accident Reported In Boston's Seaport District
Fatal Construction Accident Reported In Boston's Seaport District One person has died and another is injured following an early morning construction accident in Boston, Boston EMS confirms to Daily Voice.  The fatal accident reportedly happened on in the Seaport District on Northern Avenue near the District Hall building after 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, WCVB reports.   Active scene at apparent worksite accident in the Seaport. Awaiting details. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/ybMgWwZw7Z — Todd Kazakiewich (@ToddKazakiewich) June 9, 2022 "Photos from the scene of the accident showed a truck surrounded by police tape with a pile of granite on the ground besi…

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by David Cifarelli