There were several breaking news stories over the holiday weekend. Here is a recap of the top breaking news stories from all across Connecticut.
A police officer outside their patrol car was struck, with the officer being transported via Lifestar: PD.>>>Read More.
A 20-year-old woman, was on foot in the center lane of three when she was struck and killed by a vehicle which did not stop after the collision on the highway, state police said.>>>Read More.
Police have identified two people killed in an accident.>>>Read More.
The man was one of four victims in the fiery collision, authorities said, noting an electric Tesla made it harder to extinguish the blaze.>>>Read More.
The man suffered burns and was in stable condition, police said.>>>Read More.
Other breaking news stories from this past weekend
Weather forecast for Tuesday via the National Weather Service:
Today: A chance of rain and snow before 9am, then rain showers likely after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight: Scattered showers before 10pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A reminder
***Current updates from the state DOT on major traffic issues Tuesday morning
MERIDEN – Road Work on I-691 Eastbound between Exits 5 and 7 (0.7 miles) in effect today until 3:32 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 10:21 am.
MERIDEN – I-691 Westbound Exit 7 OFFRAMP CLOSED because of Crash. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 9:57 am.
E. HARTFORD – Road Work on I-84 Westbound between Exits 56 and 54 (0.2 miles) in effect today until 3:29 pm. The left shoulder is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 8:54 am.
NORTH HAVEN – Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 9 and 8 (1.8 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 9:04 am.
CROMWELL – Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 21 and 18 (5.8 miles) in effect today until 4:12 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 9:12 am.
WETHERSFIELD – Road Work on I-91 Southbound between Exits 26 and 25N (0.7 miles) in effect today until 4:17 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 9:18 am.
ROCKY HILL – Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 23 and 25 (4.4 miles) in effect today until 3:22 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 9:22 am.
WINDSOR – Road Work on I-91 Northbound between Exits 40 and 49 (9.7 miles) in effect today until 3:27 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 9:28 am.
N. STONINGTON – Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 93 and 91 (6.9 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 8:22 am.
BRANFORD – Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 56 and 57 (3.1 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 9:34 am.
COLEBROOK – Rt 183 Road CLOSED between Rt 182 and Rt 182 A because of Crash (1 Vehicle). Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 9:26 am.
FAIRFIELD – Road Work on RT 15 Northbound between Exits 46 and 49N (3.6 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 9:06 am.
COLCHESTER – Road Work on RT 2 Eastbound between Exits 16 and 18 (3.7 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 8:49 am.
NEW BRITAIN – Road Work on RT 72 Westbound between Exits 7 and 6 (0.9 miles) in effect today until 3:40 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 9:41 am.
TORRINGTON – Road Work on RT 8 Southbound between Exits 43 and 42 (2.6 miles) in effect today until 4:26 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 8:26 am.
DERBY – Road Work on RT 8 Northbound between Exits 17 and 22 (4.5 miles) in effect today until 3:31 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 8:53 am.
BERLIN – Road Work on RT 9 Northbound between Exits 24 and 26 (1.3 miles) in effect today until 3:32 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 9:08 am.
NEW BRITAIN – Road Work on RT 9 Southbound between Exits 30 and 29 (1.1 miles) in effect today until 3:29 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Tuesday, February 21 at 9:09 am.
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