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Danbury Fair Mall Incident Resolved, No Credible Threat
As a result, the mall reopened for normal business operations.
Danbury Police responded to a reported incident at Danbury Fair Mall at 4:30 PM.
Upon arrival, officers conducted a thorough investigation and determined that the threat was not credible and posed no danger to the public.
As a result, the mall reopened for normal business operations.
The incident is currently being investigated as a swatting call, a type of hoax intended to provoke a significant police response.
Emergency services in Queens responded to a multi-casualty incident (MCI) late Thursday involving a major motor vehicle accident on the Kosciuszko Bridge.
The accident left six individuals injured, including two victims in critical condition suffering from traumatic cardiac arrest.
First responders arrived on scene under Box 8380, finding multiple vehicles involved in a collision that caused significant damage and blocked portions of the bridge.
Emergency medical teams immediately began triage and treatment, stabilizing patients for transport to area hospitals.
Two individuals required advanced life-saving measures at the scene as they were in traumatic arrest due to their injuries.
Four additional patients sustained varying levels of injury, and all six were transported to nearby trauma centers for further care.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which caused major traffic disruptions in the area. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes as emergency crews worked to clear the scene and restore traffic flow.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and the conditions of the injured individuals are made available.