Fairfield - Fatal MVA 11-21-11

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Date: 11-21-11

Time: 11:26hrs.(Approx.)

Area: Greenfield Hill

Location: Rt. 15(Merritt Pkwy.) SB x Exit 44

Frequency: Fairfield Fireground

Weather Conditions: Cool and Clear

Description Of Incident: Engine 3 o/s w/a vehicle into a tree w/one victim trapped. Engine 3 performing extrication. Victim pronounced at scene. Originally reported to be a car fire. Highway shut down by CT State Police and CDOT.

Reporters:

Writer: sfrd18

Units Operating: FFD; CT State Police; AMR; CDOT

Initial Assignment:

Engine 3, Engine 5

Ladder 2, Ladder 1

Car 3(AC)

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