Smoke
rises from the cabin of the fishing boat Hit List Friday, Aug. 24,
2018, in Newberryport, Massachusetts. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)
Coast Guard, local partners respond to pollution incident in the Merrimack River
August 25th, 2018
BOSTON, Mass. — The Coast Guard and local partners responded to a fuel oil spill in the Merrimack River Friday after a fishing boat caught fire and sank.
The fishing vessel Hit List was later salvaged and removed from the river. The Hit List is no longer a hazard to navigation.
The Hit List was reported to have approximately 500 gallons of fuel oil on board, with a maximum fuel tank capacity of about 700 gallons.
Members from Coast Guard Sector Boston’s pollution response team arrived on scene Friday evening and worked through the night. An oil sheen was observed on the Merrimack River, and the Coast Guard is overseeing efforts to contain and clean up the spill.
No injuries were reported to the Coast Guard, and the cause of the fire and sinking is under investigation.
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Fishing boat bursts into flames on the Merrimack River
Credit: Newburyport Fire
NEWBURYPORT, MASS. (WHDH) -
A 42-foot fishing boat that was waiting to offload an Atlantic bluefin tuna burst into flames on the Merrimack River Friday evening, sending the captain and his mate scrambling to safety, officials said.
Newburyport fire crews responding to a reported boat fire about 6 p.m. found the “Hit List” fishing vessel in flames, Fire Chief Christopher LeClaire said in a statement.
The vessel was deemed a total loss and was floundering as the tide went out Friday evening.
There were no reported injuries.
The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Newburyport Fire Department and the Newburyport Harbormaster.
NEW YORK —
The Coast Guard coordinated the tow of a disabled 611-foot freighter into the port of New York and New Jersey after it lost propulsion over 100 miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, August 21.
At around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New York received a report that the Panama-flagged bulk carrier GDF Suez North Sea with 21 crew aboard, was disabled. The Coast Guard monitored the situation over the following days as the crew attempted to repair the propulsion system.
By Thursday night, the vessel’s crew determined they were unable to affect repairs, and the Coast Guard began facilitating an offshore salvage operation. An HC-144A Ocean Sentry aircraft from Air Station Cape Cod arrived on scene at approximately 10:45 a.m., Friday, to establish communications with the vessel and assess its condition.
The parent company of GDF Suez North Sea dispatched the tug Atlantic Salvor from the Port of New York and New Jersey to rendezvous with the vessel over 100 miles offshore and take her under tow. The Atlantic Salvor began towing operations towards New York around 12:30 p.m., Friday. Coast Guard Sector New York personnel closely monitored the vessel’s transit through busy offshore shipping lanes.
Upon arrival to Ambrose Channel, the Coast Guard directed the use of at least three tugs to tow the disabled vessel into New York Harbor and to its berth in Newark.
On Sunday, August 26, Coast Guard Sector New York’s Vessel Traffic Service coordinated and managed the complex towing evolution through New York Harbor, and Coast Guard personnel from Station New York provided a safety escort.
“There is nothing routine about taking a loaded freighter under tow offshore and bringing her safely into port,” said Capt. Jason Tama, commander of Coast Guard Sector New York. “This was a successful team effort involving a number of port partners and commercial salvage assets from the Port of New York and New Jersey. We are grateful to all involved for their professionalism and duty to protect the crew, the vessel, and the port.”
The vessel is carrying cement cargo. The cause of the vessel’s loss of propulsion is under investigation.
HOLTSVILLE, NY –
Two people were killed in a single-car crash in Holtsville Saturday night, police said.
According to Suffolk Police, 45-year-old Jose Perez was driving a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe west on Woodside Avenue when he lost control of the SUV just east of Patchogue-Holbrook Road at about 10:30 p.m.
The SUV left the roadway and crashed in a wooded area.
Perez, of Patchogue, and 39-year-old Luis Antonio Banegas, of East Patchogue, a passenger in the backseat of the SUV, were transported via ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where they were pronounced dead.
Carlos Sarmiento, 34, of Patchogue, a passenger in the front seat of the vehicle, was taken to the same hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
The SUV was impounded for a safety check. The investigation is continuing and anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8552.
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2 men killed when out of control SUV crashes into Long Island woods
Sunday, August 26, 2018
HOLTSVILLE, NY, Long Island --
Two people were killed and another person was hurt when an SUV veered out of control and crashed into a wooded area on Long Island.
Police say 45-year-old Jose Perez lost control of the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe around 10:30 p.m. Saturday on Woodside Avenue in Holbrook.
Perez and 39-year-old backseat passenger Luis Antonio Banegas were pronounced dead at a hospital. Another passenger, Carlos Sarmiento, is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police say the 34-year-old Sarmiento was sitting in the front of the vehicle.
The SUV was impounded for a safety check. The crash remains under investigation.
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Two Dead, One Injured After Car Veers Off Road on Long Island: Police
August 26, 2018
A driver and his passenger died after he lost control of his car and crashed into a wooded area on Long Island, police said.
Jose Perez, 45, of Patchogue, was traveling westbound on Woodside Avenue in Holbrook around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday when he lost control of the 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, veered off the road and crashed into a wooded area, Suffolk County police said.
Perez and backseat passenger Luis Antonio Banegas, 39, of East Patchogue, were taken to Long Island Community Hospital, where they were pronounced dead, police said.
The front seat passenger, Carlos Sarmiento, 34, of Patchogue, was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to police.
ISLAND POND, Vt. (WCAX)
The Vermont State Police is investigating a fatal plane crash in Island Pond.
It happened Saturday afternoon near the John H. Boylan Airport on Route 105. Around 3:45 p.m., a large fire was reported about 100 yards from the airport runway. Emergency crews responding to the scene located a small single-engine aircraft that had been badly burned. The sole occupant of the plane was found deceased.
State police are working to confirm the identify of the victim.
Investigators from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are expected on scene Sunday to begin an investigation into the cause of the crash. Members of the Vermont State Police will remain on scene overnight to secure the location.
Narrative:
The aircraft impacted the terrain near John H Boylan State Airport (5B1), Island Pond, Vermont. The airplane was consumed by the post-impact fire and the sole pilot onboard was fatally injured.
Sources:
http://www.wcax.com/content/news/Fatal-plane-crash-in-Island-Pond-491723611.html
https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/pilot-dies-in-island-pond-plane-crash/article_8de3f012-a8c1-11e8-b757-cb819161e405.html
https://www.google.com/maps/place/John+H+Boylan+State+Airport,+3597+VT-105,+Island+Pond,+VT+05846/@44.789634,-71.827403,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x4cb683050da167af:0x45eab1a6d549547?hl=en-us&gl=us
Date: 25-AUG-2018
Time: 15:45
Type: Airplane
Owner/operator:
Registration:
C/n / msn:
Fatalities: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities: 0
Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location: near John H Boylan State Airport (5B1), Island Pond, VT - 
United States of America
Phase: Unknown
Nature: Unknown
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Destination airport:
