Stamford/Greenwich MVA (I95)

[AFS1970 504]

Date: 10/14/2011

Time: 02:34

Location: i95 Southbound, Between exits 6 & 5

Frequency: Multiple

Units Operating: E3,R1,M1,M3,M901,GEMS,GFD,CT State Police

Weather Conditions: Heavy Rain, Lightning

Description Of Incident: Initial reports of 4 tractor trailers and several cars involved in collision. State PD requested a 2nd ambulance prior to any EMS arrival. R1 extricated some patients. S/B I95 shut down and all traffic diverted onto surface roads in Stamford and Greenwich. Back up causing traffic to leave highway well before official diversion at exit 6. DEP requested for several leaking saddle fuel tanks. U.S. Coast Guard notified due to fuel spill proximity to Long Island Sound.

Reporters: AFS1970

Writer: AFS1970

Edited October 14, 2011 by AFS1970