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Emergency Water Rescue Underway After Small Plane Crashes Off Coast Near Tweed New Haven Airport
UPDATE: USCG Station New Haven rescued 2 people from a downed aircraft, southeast of the Thimble Islands, near Branford, Connecticut. The 2 people were in stable condition and were taken to the Stony Creek Pier for EMS support.
EAST HAVEN, CT – Emergency crews are responding to a small aircraft crash off the coast of East Haven, Connecticut, approximately six miles from Tweed New Haven Airport.
The incident was first reported near 155 Burr Street, where authorities received a call indicating that a plane had gone down into the water with two people onboard.
Upon arrival, rescue units confirmed that one person was in the water, while the second individual remained unaccounted for.
The aircraft is reportedly fully submerged, according to Branford Marine units on scene.
A large-scale multi-agency response was launched, including:
- New Haven Fire Department units: Engines E16 and E4, Truck T3, Rescue R1, and Command Units C32 and C33
- East Haven Fire Department, with Marine 1 assigned
- Branford Fire Department, deploying Marine 2 and Marine 5
- West Haven Fire Department requested to deploy their marine vessel
- All responding companies were instructed to stage at Lighthouse Park for coordinated access
Coordination between fire, marine, and emergency medical services continues as search and recovery efforts intensify.
The aircraft’s exact model and flight path are not yet confirmed.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been notified and are expected to take over the investigation once rescue efforts conclude.
There is no official word yet on the identities or condition of the two occupants.
The situation remains fluid, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.