Westport News: Police Investigate Serious Pedestrian Crash on Imperial Avenue

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department is actively investigating a motor vehicle crash thatoccurred this evening at approximately 6:45pm on Imperial Avenue in the vicinity of Post RoadEast. The crash involved a vehicle striking two pedestrians, resulting in significant injuries.Westport Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services were promptly dispatched to the scenefollowing a 911 call. Upon arrival, first responders provided immediate medical attention to theinjured pedestrians, who were subsequently transported to Norwalk Hospital for further treatment.Their current conditions are listed as critical.The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Preliminaryfindings indicate that the vehicle was traveling north on Imperial Avenue when it veered off the roadand struck the pedestrians on the sidewalk.The crash site…

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Westport Human Services Seeks Community Support for Children’s Back-to-School and Afterschool Childcare “Family-to-Family” Programs

Westport, CT—Human Services Director Elaine Daignault announced the launch of the Town's annual Back-to-School and Afterschool Child Care Campaign today. The Family-to-Family fundraising campaign helps income-eligible Westport families and students prepare for the upcoming academic year. According to Daignault, “As exciting as the back-to-school season is, many Westport families face difficult financial decisions as they navigate the rising cost of food and housing expenses combined with the additional burden of purchasing school supplies and clothing for their children immediately following summer childcare and camp expenses that have stretched their budgets.” Human Services Family-to-Family programs rely on community donations to provide crucial resources for Westport's financially insecure families. Community contributions allow Human Service to: distribute Walmart gift cards to bridge the financial…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF THE LEAD FREE CT CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM THE HARMFUL HEALTH IMPACTS OF LEAD

Initial Campaign Launch Includes a New, Limited-Time State Program To Remove Lead Paint From Homes at No-Cost to Homeowners and Landlords (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of Lead Free CT, a new campaign overseen by the Connecticut Department of Public Health with the goal of protecting children from the harmful health impacts of lead and creating a lead-free Connecticut. Its objectives of include: Making older homes where children or pregnant people live lead safe; Collecting information on all known lead service water lines in Connecticut; Replacing lead pipes that bring water to homes, childcare centers, and schools; Supporting families who find lead in their home or water; Offering funding to get Connecticut communities lead-free; Having…

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Hit By A Train

Bridgeport Emergency Communications received reports of a man falling onto the train tracks at 525 Water Street. The man became stuck between the platform and a departing train. The man has been transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. No further information is available at this time. 2024-08-06@8:53pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #MTA

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Tragic Crash

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and Dr. Carmela Levy-David have issued statements regarding the tragic incident involving nine family members of a Bridgeport Board of Education custodial staff member: Dr. Carmela Levy-David stated, “It is with a heavy heart that I share the devastating news that one of our cherished custodial staff members has suffered an unimaginable loss. Nine members of their family were tragically killed in a car accident out of state. On behalf of the entire Bridgeport Public Schools community, I extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to our colleague and their family during this incredibly challenging time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they navigate through this profound grief. We kindly ask that everyone respects the…

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