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ATTLEBORO- An intoxicated bicyclist struck a car on Dunham Street, at the intersection of Parker Street, late this morning. The accident sent the bicyclist to the hospital for treatment of non life threatening injuries. The driver of the car was uninjured.
The accident is under investigation by Attleboro patrolman James Miller, but initial reports from witnesses stated the operator of the bicycle pulled out in front of the car without warning.
REHOBOTH- A rollover accident yesterday afternoon sent a 17 year old female to a Boston area hospital for treatment. The accident, which occurred around 3pm, took place on Allens Lane which runs between Agricultural Avenue and Homestead Lane. The female was flown to Beth Israel Hospital in Boston for treatment of serious injuries, officials said.
Firefighters worked for 45 minutes to free the victim before she was transported to a church on Tremont Street to meet the helicopter for medical evacuation. Her damaged vehicle had traveled off the roadway and rolled over into the woods off of Allen Lane. Rehoboth Police are continuing to investigate the accident.
NORTH ATTLEBORO- An accidental fire in a condominium complex off of Mt Hope Street kept North Attleboro fire crews busy this afternoon. The fire, which was reported around 5:00pm, was brought under control within 15 minutes after an aggressive attack by firefighters in the attic area of the condo unit located in the "Ledges" condo complex.
Firefighters from Plainville and North Cumberland also responded to the scene to assist North Attleboro and an Attleboro Engine company provided station coverage. The fire was believed to have started from a contractor doing some soldering work in the unit.
There were no injuries reported and the exact cause and amount of damage is under investigation by Fire Chief Peter Lamb and the North Attleboro Fire Department. Photos by Greg Jolly and Scott Langille.
MANSFIELD- A large construction dumpster, being used on a new home construction site, caught fire yesterday briefly threatening a new home. The dumpster was quickly extinguished by Mansfield firefighters and then needed extensive overhauling to extinguish the blaze. The house was located in a new development on Chessman Street.
The fire, which was reported around 1:30pm yesterday, caused minor damage to the siding of the house when the heat from flames extended to the dwelling. Photos by Matt Pillsbury.
ATTLEBORO- A driver, distracted when she dropped her iced coffee, slammed a telephone pole on Summer Street and caused major electrical damage to the area. While the car sustained little damage and the driver was unhurt, National Grid crews spent all of the day and much of the night repairing the resulting electrical problems.
Over 600 customers lost power as a result of the crash and most them had their power restored by early evening. There was also damage to lines on Dennis Street and several electrical services to homes running along Summer Street due to the 9:42am accident.
ATTLEBORO- A citywide police manhunt, that started on South Avenue, ended off of South Main Street with the arrest of an assault suspect. The suspect was arrested behind the Elks Lodge located at 887 South Main Street.
Attleboro police were assisted by Massachusetts State Police Air-Wing and K-9 units during the 3 hour search. The suspect was wanted for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend early Wednesday morning during a domestic dispute. He was spotted by police Wednesday afternoon and eluded them after a foot chase.
ATTLEBORO- A man standing on the train tracks north of the downtown platform at the Attleboro station had his arm severely injured today when he was stuck by a passing Amtrak ACELA train.
The 45 year old man was reportedly standing too close to the tracks when the train passed by and struck the man. He was taken to Sturdy Hospital by private vehicle just after 1:00pm today. Firefighters were on scene after receiving the call. He was subsequently transferred to Rhode Island Hospital Trauma Center for specialized care.
The exact details of the incident are being investigated jointly by Amtrak and Attleboro Police.
PLAINVILLE- A two alarm fire early this afternoon gutted a 2 story single family home on Lincoln Street. A man living in the home was rescued by a neighbor, when he crawled out the second floor onto a roof, after being awakened by his dog. The neighbor placed a ladder to the roof and helped the resident down just as firefighters arrived. The fire, reported just after 12:30, brought crews from North Attleboro, Wrentham and Norfolk to the scene to assist Plainville firefighters.
Fire crews had the blaze knocked down in about 15 minutes with extensive overhaul needed to totally extinguish the fire. There was 1 firefighter injury reported, a hand and wrist injury, and the firefighter was taken to Sturdy Hospital. The fire, which started on the first floor, is believed to be accidental but the fire is under investigation by Fire Chief Ted Joubert and the Plainville Fire and Police Departments. Bottom photo provided by Mike Chabot.
ATTLEBORO- A large hole opened in the roadway in front of 53 School Street on Monday afternoon. The mini sink hole was reported to officials around 2:30pm. Attleboro Fire, Police and Highway departments responded and the hole was repaired by the Highway department.
There was no reported damage or injures caused by the hole and the roadway was reopened to traffic after the repair.
ATTLEBORO- Attleboro firefighters gathered on Monday, Memorial Day, at the Attleboro Firefighter Memorial in Woodlawn Cemetery to honor and remember their departed comrades.
Led by Fire Chief Ronald Churchill the names of all departed officers and firefighters that have served in the Attleboro Fire Department were read out loud. A prayer and moment of silence were also observed.
This memorial takes place every year as a way to remember those that have served the Department and have passed on.
