ATTLEBORO CITYWIDE NEWS

2nd Rollover Crash in Attleboro

ATTLEBORO- For the second time today, and in the same vicinity, a car crash resulted in a rollover of the vehicle. This time a SUV with three persons was struck on Toner Boulevard by a pick up truck exiting Route 95 north. The accident resulted in the SUV rolling over on its roof and sustaining heavy damage.

Upon the arrival of Attleboro Fire and Police Departments all occupants were outside their vehicles. Two additional ambulances were requested for the three injured persons from the SUV. North Attleboro Rescue 2 assisted the Attleboro rescues in transporting the injured to Sturdy Hospital.

Attleboro Engine 1 remained on scene while the SUV was up righted and towed. The accident is under investigation by Attleboro patrolman Michael McNeil.

Early Morning Accident in City

ATTLEBORO-  Early this morning Attleboro Fire and Police Departments responded to North Main Street in the area of Commonwealth Avenue for a rollover accident that snapped a telephone pole. The female driver was uninjured in the 1:10am accident but was arrested by Attleboro Police on charges of operating under the influence. Her vehicle was heavily damage and a National Grid crew had to be called to the scene to repair the pole. Photo below of the crash scene.

Fatal Car Crash in Attleboro

ATTLEBORO- A Rhode Island man was killed and a young child suffered serious injuries in a car accident on Route 95 this afternoon. Attleboro Fire and Police responded to Route 95 North in the area of Exit 3 on ramp around 2:30 pm and found a small car up against the guard rail. At that time they encountered an adult male who had been ejected from his vehicle and down the embankment. He suffered massive head trauma and was declared dead at the scene. The child was found in the back seat of the vehicle and was transported to Hasbro Childrens Hospital in Providence.

The circumstances of the accident are unclear at this time but Attleboro Police detectives, including Sgt. Arthur Brillon, were on scene along with the Massachusetts State Police and their Airwing Unit. They are continuing an investigation and ACN will bring you all the updates. (ACN reporter Scott Langille contributed to this story.)

911 Tape of Canton Train Crash Released

CANTON- The tape of the initial call to 911 of the Canton train collision with a runaway lumber car has been released. Click below to listen.

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Canton Train Collision

CANTON- There were major delays for commuters along the MBTA Boston to Stoughton route today as a Stoughton bound train carrying some 300 passengers was struck by a runaway CSX boxcar carrying a load of wood in Canton.

It was reported that the commuter rail train was sitting on the tracks stationary when it was struck. The conductor stopped the train when he noticed the oncoming box car and possibly prevented a major disaster. The conductor was among the injured.

The Canton fire department quickly struck three alarms shortly after they arrived and declared a level 2 MCI. Sources say there were about 100 passengers injured, all of which are said to be minor in nature. The incident eventually went to five alarms total for manpower. The accident occurred behind a neighborhood on Culloden Dr and injured commuters had to be assisted through the woods. Several towns assisted including twenty ambulances from neighboring towns and private companies. 

The accident occurred around the evening rush hour at approx 5:30pm. (Story by Scott Langille. Photos by Scott Langille and Matt Pillsbury.)

4 Alarm Fire in Taunton

TAUNTON- A fire in a commercial building on William Hooke Lane required 4 alarms to bring it under control late Monday afternoon. Upon arrival a 2nd alarm was immediately transmitted as firefighters had a heavy smoke condition which eventually escalated to heavy fire conditions within the 1 and 2 story structure. The fire then vented through the roof. Extensive mutual aid from Bristol County responded to the fire and companies remained on scene for several hours extinguishing the blaze. The fire is under investigation and the cause is believed to be suspicious at this time. Photo and Video courtesy Phil Sullivan of wellinvolved.com. As always you can click on photos to enlarge.

Video from Taunton 4th Alarm

More Video From the Scene

 

Tech Rescue in North Attleboro

NORTH ATTLEBORO- North Attleboro firefighters made quick work of a technical rescue today as they freed a man who had his hand trapped in a "Bobcat" machine. Firefighters responded to the rear of 223 Kelley Boulevard shortly before 2:30 pm today. Engine 1, first on scene, found a male patient who had his hand wedged in between the frame and hydraulic arm of the machine. Engine 1 requested the portable jaws unit and a halligan tool and with the assistance of Car 3, Ladder 1, and Rescue 1 freed the man's hand. Fire Captain Scott Meyer, the Incident Commander, reported to ACN that the man suffered serious trauma to his hand but that his injuries otherwise were non life threatening. The patient was transported to Rhode Island Hospital Trauma Center for treatment by Rescue 1.

Brush Fire in Norton

NORTON- A brush fire Sunday afternoon off of Dean Street, north of West Hodges Street, kept Norton firefighters busy as the hurried to keep the wind whipped flames from spreading. The fire was reported around 4:30pm and crews were on scene for two hours extinguishing the fire and dousing "hot spots". Additional brush units from Rehoboth and Mansfield responded to help contain the blaze which consumed approximately 5 acres. The cause is unknown but warmer temperatures and strong wind conditions in the area over the last several days have led to drier conditions. See map below for location of the brush fire.