Crime & Safety
Motorcycle Accident Shuts Down I-95 in Stamford
The motorcyclist involved in the accident sustained serious injuries and was transported to Stamford Hospital, according to a report in the Stamford Advocate.
A motorcycle accident that occurred on Sunday evening on Interstate 95 southbound near Exit 9 in reportedly shut down the highway for several hours.
The rider involved in the accident sustained serious injuries, according to a report in the Stamford Advocate. He was reportedly transported to Stamford Hospital.
State police closed the highway for a period of about 15 minutes while they investigated the accident, according to the report. That resulted in a 14-mile traffic backup that went all the way to Exit 18 in Westport, the report states.
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In addition the Merritt Parkway was congested for 10 miles between exits 41 and 35 southbound — and Route 1 in Norwalk saw serious delays as motorists diverted to alternate routes.
The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. but congestion didn't start clearing until around 10 p.m., according to the report — no doubt causing headaches for many vacationers trying to make their way home on a post-holiday Sunday evening.
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For more, check out the Stamford Advocate report.
