Multiple people injured in series of I-95 crashes

Speaking to investigators, the young girl said she would be dirty and smelling of sewage when she was finally allowed out of the yard, according to a news …

Speaking to investigators, the young girl said she would be dirty and smelling of sewage when she was finally allowed out of the yard, according to a news release from the Pennsylvania State Police. (Getty Images)

by: Riley Millette

Posted: Apr 22, 2023 / 10:29 PM EDT

Updated: Apr 23, 2023 / 07:16 AM EDT

WESTPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Westport firefighters responded to multiple car accidents on I-95, which resulted in multiple injuries.

The first accident happened at around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday. Three cars were involved, and all southbound lanes were temporarily closed.

Four people were brought to the hospital after the first accident, according to officials. Their status is currently unknown. The highway was reopened at 8:45 p.m.

The second accident happened about a quarter-mile south of the first accident while authorities were clearing the first accident.

EMS treated an unknown number of injured occupants from the second crash. All lanes were reopened at 9:20 p.m.