Massachusetts
People fleeing devastation in Puerto Rico arrive in Massachusetts
BOSTON – Vacationers arriving to Logan Airport Tuesday night time, carried baggage of their fingers and heartbreaking photos of their minds – of the Puerto Rico they left behind.
“That was terrible, truthfully,” one man stated, of the previous few days.
Put up-pandemic, and elements nonetheless recovering from “Maria,” “Fiona” feels frighteningly much like that lethal hurricane 5 years in the past. In some areas, the water injury proper now could be as dangerous and even worse. One other traveler, arriving in Boston together with her aged mom, stated she feared they’d drown because the floodwaters continued to rise.
“We stayed in a single room in a bit nook that was secure, for an entire night time no mild. The place was so darkish,” Yolanda Rivera recalled.
Protected in Boston, these vacationers are actually torn between emotions of aid and remorse. The house they return to, will not be the identical.
“We wished to return. We did not need to keep there. However that is actually unhappy; that is the place you had been born,” she added.
As aid businesses and important provides make their option to the websites struggling most, Puerto Ricans pray that help by no means ceases.
“I belief in my folks, and I belief in God, and the assistance of the USA. The scenario is crucial proper now,” Andy Roldan stated.
Massachusetts
Police investigating deadly crash on I-495 in Bridgewater
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (WWLP) – A woman is dead after a car rolled over on I-495 in Bridgewater on Saturday.
According to the Massachusetts State Police, troopers were sent to a single-vehicle crash on I-495 southbound in Bridgewater that left one passenger dead. After a preliminary investigation, it was determined that a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu was driving on I-495 when they drove into the wooded median of the road.
The car rolled over and the driver, a 79-year-old Mashpee man, was taken to the hospital for his injuries. The passenger, 74-year-old Lana Testa, died in the crash.
The left lane of 1-495 was closed for almost four and a half hours. The crash is being investigated by the Massachusetts State Police, the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, the State Police Crime Scene Services Section, and investigators from the Plymouth County State Police Detective Unit.
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Massachusetts
Prepare for dense fog in 6 Massachusetts counties until early Sunday morning
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Sunday at 12:05 a.m. for dense fog until 5 a.m. for Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties.
“Patchy fog is developing across southern New England in areas south of I-90. Visibilities between 1-2 miles are reported, with locally dense fog of less than 1/4 mile. Potential remains for areas of fog to become widespread through early Sunday morning. If so, a Dense Fog Advisory will be considered. Fog may be a hazard to motorist. Dense fog makes it difficult to see what’s ahead, turn on your low-beam lights, drive slowly and with caution,” according to the weather service.
Fog safety: Tips from the weather service for safe travels
If you must drive in foggy conditions, keep the following safety tips in mind:
Moderate your speed:
- Slow down and allow extra travel time to reach your destination safely.
Visibility matters:
- Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which automatically activate your taillights. Utilize fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them.
Avoid high-beams:
- Refrain from using high-beam headlights, as they create glare that impairs your visibility on the road.
Keep a safe distance:
- Maintain a significant following distance to account for abrupt stops or shifts in traffic patterns.
Stay in your lane:
- Use the road’s lane markings as a guide to staying in the correct lane.
Visibility near zero:
- In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a safe spot, like a nearby business parking lot, to pull over and stop.
Limited parking options:
- If there is no parking lot or driveway to pull into, pull your vehicle off to the side of the road as far as possible. Once you come to a stop, turn off all lights except your hazard flashing lights, set the emergency brake, and take your foot off of the brake pedal to be sure the tail lights are not illuminated so that other drivers don’t mistakenly run into you.
By adhering to these weather service recommendations, you can navigate foggy conditions more safely, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring your well-being.
Advance Local Weather Alerts is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to compile the latest data from the National Weather Service.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Police responds to fatal Bristol County highway crash
At least one person is dead after a Bristol County highway crash on Saturday.
According to Trooper Brandon Doherty, at approximately 3:15 p.m., a fatal crash occurred on Route 495 South prior to Route 24 in Bridgewater.
A single vehicle went into the tree line and crashed, emitting smoke as first responders arrived.
MSP CARS, CSSS, Plymouth County SPDU Assisted Troopers on scene.
According to MassDOT, in Raynham, the left lane was closed at I-495 SB exit 19 due to the crash but has since reopened.
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