Connecticut
2 people burned after box truck explosion in Mansfield
Two people have burn injuries after an explosion involving a box truck in Mansfield Friday night.
Fire officials responded to the area of Conantville Road and Overlook Drive shortly after 9 p.m.
One of the people injured was taken to a burn center in Rhode Island with second-degree burns. The other person hurt was taken to a local trauma center, firefighters said.
There were multiple explosions involving 20-pound propane cooking tanks, according to the fire department.
Officials believe both people were living in the truck that caught fire.
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No other injures were reported. State and local fire marshals are investigating.
The road is partially closed. No additional information was immediately available.
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Where to watch Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream on June 2: TV channel, start time and streaming
The WNBA has returned with a brand new collective bargaining agreement and a league full of loaded rosters as the 2026 season tips off.
A rookie class headlined by Dallas Wings top pick Azzi Fudd, Minnesota’s Olivia Miles and Washington’s Lauren Betts is ready to make a mark in the pros while the defending champion Las Vegas Aces look to keep their dynasty alive with a fourth title in five years.
As the the season gets going under a new media rights deal, it can be tough to figure out which channel each team is playing on every night. Here’s everything you need to know to tune in when the Atlanta Dream host the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday.
What time is Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream?
Tip off between the Atlanta Dream and Connecticut Sun is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, June 2.
How to watch Connecticut Sun vs Atlanta Dream on Tuesday
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Three Rocky Hill firefighters were honored Monday night for their part in a rescue on the Connecticut River in March.
Emergency crews responded to Ferry Park in Rocky Hill on March 23 in response to a report of a vehicle in the river.
When they arrived, they found a woman in a Jeep about 35 feet out from the riverbank.
Crews broke a window and pulled the woman to safety after about 10 minutes, according to fire officials.
The woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Monday evening, Captain William Kelly, Captain Roberto Leone, and Lt. Travis Gerace-Hicks were awarded the fire department’s valor award for their rescue efforts.
ROCKY HILL — A man from South Carolina is facing charges after cutting down light poles along the highway in Rocky Hill, Connecticut State Police said.
Lamont Carlson Tucker, 62, of Myrtle Beach, is charged with first-degree criminal mischief and fourth-degree larceny, police said.
Police said troopers responded to reports of “an individual cutting light poles” around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Tucker was released on a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at state Superior Court in New Britain June 12, police said.
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