News12 Connecticut

News12 Connecticut is a local news source providing up-to-date information on events in Connecticut. The site covers topics such as breaking news, weather, sports, and entertainment. This particular article reports on a large tractor-trailer fire that closed down Interstate 95 in Norwalk and resulted in the loss of half of the fuel in the tanker. No serious injuries were reported, but there was an increase in other crashes following the initial one. The bridge over the interstate will need to be torn down before the area can reopen, and an engineer must assess it for potential deformation caused by intense heat from the gasoline involved in the crash.

99%

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

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Conflicts of Interest

100%

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Contradictions

85%

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  • About half of the 8,500 gallons of fuel in the tanker was lost in the fire.
  • An engineer would need to assess the bridge for potential deformation caused by intense heat from the gasoline involved in the crash.
  • A tractor-trailer fire involving 8,500 gallons of gasoline shut down Interstate 95 in Norwalk on May 2, 2024.
  • No one was seriously injured but there was an increase in other crashes following the initial one.
  • The bridge over the interstate will have to be torn down before the area can reopen.

Deceptions

100%

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    I-95 Shutdown in Norwalk: Tractor-Trailer Collision Causes Fire, Bridge Damage, and Multi-Day Closure

    Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 On May 2, 2024, a tractor-trailer carrying gasoline caused a fire on Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut. The collision resulted in extensive damage to the bridge and utilities, shutting down both sides of the interstate for several days. No serious injuries were reported but one firefighter was injured. Approximately 8,500 gallons of fuel spilled into a catch basin and marine units were on scene to prevent it from entering the Norwalk River. Traffic jams ensued as roads including Fairfield Avenue, Cedar Street, Stuart Avenue were closed.