Fairfield firefighters respond to multiple car crashes

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WTNH)-- The Fairfield fire department responded to simultaneous multi-vehicle accidents on Saturday night.

Firefighters say they were dispatched to a report of an accident with injuries and people trapped on the Merritt Parkway Northbound, between exits 42 and 44. When they arrived, the car was off the road and into the woods.

A few minutes later, firefighters then responded to a three car accident on Grasmere Avenue, where a SUV was rolled over and there was a strong odor of gasoline. Two other damaged vehicles were found in the roadway, but appeared to have been parked and unoccupied at the time of the accident.

Firefighters say a protective hose line and fire extinguisher were used to prevent an ignition from the gasoline fumes. A red Jeep was discovered leaking gas, and fire officials controlled the leak and the hazard site.

One victim was in critical condition and taken to Bridgeport Hospital. Another victim of the rolled over SUV was assessed by AMR, after refusing health care.

The accident was cleared at 12:24 AM and the cause is still under investigation.