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A water main break in Vernon, Connecticut has caused the closure of Tunnel Road between Risley Road and Willow Stream Drive. Residents can still access their neighborhood, but repairs are currently underway by Connecticut Water. The timeline for completion is unknown at this time.
A fireworks show in Vernon, Florida, took a chaotic turn when a firecracker exploded closer to the ground, causing bystanders to flee and take cover. The event, organized by Pyroshows Inc., a long-time partner of the city, resulted in no medical injuries. Both the authorities and the company are conducting investigations into the incident.
A serious rollover collision on I-84 Westbound in Vernon has resulted in the closure of the highway between Exit 67 and Exit 66. Emergency services have responded to the scene, and serious injuries have been reported. The duration of the closure is unknown, and motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.
A man in his 60s was found dead after a fire broke out in a home in Vernon late Sunday night. Emergency crews responded to the 911 call and found the man unaccounted for. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released details about what may have started the fire.
A man in his 60s was found dead following an overnight house fire in Vernon, Connecticut. The fire may have started in the garage, and the cause is still under investigation by the state fire marshal, state police, and Vernon Police Department. The victim was believed to be the only person home at the time of the fire. Neighbors described the man as kind and friendly.
A woman was killed and a police officer was hospitalized after a crash on Hartford Turnpike in Vernon. The officer had responded to a call for a protective order violation when the crash occurred. The driver and a small child were also in the car, police said. The Metro Traffic Services Unit and the state’s attorney’s office were said to be investigating.