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Man Hospitalized After Confronting Car Thieves: Report: CT News
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Good Wednesday morning Connecticut,
Here is a look at the top trending stories from across the state this morning:
CT Man Assaulted After Confronting Car Thieves: Report
A man was hospitalized after he confronted thieves attempting to steal his car, according to reports.>>>Read More.
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Girl Struck, Injured After Colliding With UPS Truck: Report
A girl was skateboarding when she collided with a UPS truck.>>>Read More.
Man Seriously Injured In Crash: Fire Department
A man was seriously injured in a single-car accident.>>>Read More.
Find out what's happening in Across Connecticutfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Other top stories:
- Major Company Closing CT Facility, 150+ Employees To Be Laid Off
- Connecticut Cheese Company, One Of Nation's 'Most Iconic,' Magazine Says
- Iconic Store Going Out Of Business
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Weather updates via the National Weather Service:
The Red Flag Warning continues today for CT, which means that "critical fire weather conditions are expected or occurring." The next chance for some rain is on Saturday night and Sunday but chances are less than 50 percent. There is a chance for more rain showers on Monday and Tuesday too.
Current road conditions via the CT DOT:
NORWICH - Road Work on I-395 Southbound between Exits 14 and 13 (0.2 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, April 12 at 9:01 am.
FARMINGTON - Road Work on I-84 Eastbound between Exits 39 and 40 (2.1 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, April 12 at 8:55 am.
SOUTHINGTON - Road Work on I-84 Westbound Exit 30 OFFRAMP in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, April 12 at 7:30 am.
STONINGTON - Road Work on I-95 Southbound between Exits 91 and 90 (3.0 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, April 12 at 8:15 am.
STONINGTON - Road Work on I-95 Northbound between Exits 90 and 92 (6.5 miles) in effect today until 4:00 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, April 12 at 8:26 am.
NORWALK - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 14 and 5 (7.8 miles). Reported Wednesday, April 12 at 6:48 am.
ROCKY HILL - The Ferry is CLOSED until further notice due high waters. Reported Wednesday, April 12 at 6:00 am.
NORTH HAVEN - Road Work on RT 15 Southbound between Exits 63 and 62 ) in effect today until 2:00 pm. The right lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, April 12 at 8:56 am.
NEW CANAAN - Delays. RT 15 Southbound is congested between Exits 38 and 36 (1.9 miles). Reported Wednesday, April 12 at 6:27 am.
NAUGATUCK - Road Work on RT 8 Northbound between Exits 29 and 33 (2.9 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. Expect lane closures. Reported Wednesday, April 12 at 8:57 am.
BERLIN - Road Work on RT 9 Southbound between Exits 32 and 30 (2.7 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The right shoulder is closed. Reported Wednesday, April 12 at 9:09 am.
BROOKFIELD - Road Work on US7 Southbound between Exits 12 and 8 (9.1 miles) in effect today until 3:30 pm. The left lane is closed. Reported Wednesday, April 12 at 9:19 am.
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