Tanker Crash Closes Part of I-95 Between Boston and New York
A fiery tanker crash on I-95 near Bridgeport Connecticut trapped traffic in detours onto city streets. The blaze melted steel beams, closing a stretch of the highway likely for weeks. Governor Rowland announced 11.2 million dollars in federal aid as engineers assess damage and truckers seek alternate routes.
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Fire engulfs downtown Richmond near VCU campus
A wind driven fire destroyed several buildings including a four story house near Virginia Commonwealth University. A security guard suffered minor smoke inhalation. Wind gusts to 20 mph sent embers across debris and traffic halted on I 95. Fire control achieved after about three hours. Cause under investigation. Police evacuated about 50 homes and buildings in a six block area.
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Commuter Train Bumps Locomotive at Ogilvie Station
A Metra commuter train collided at Ogilvie Transportation Center with a locomotive backing onto the track. Eighteen people were injured, mostly minor bumps, four carried from the car on stretchers. Investigations into the track mix up followed.
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