Vehicle Catches Fire Following Crash In Sandy Hook: Fire Officials

NEWTOWN, CT — Firefighters responded to a vehicle crash and fire in Sandy Hook late Wednesday night, according to Botsford Fire Rescue.

Botsford firefighters were dispatched at 11:45 p.m. Oct. 28 to assist Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue in its coverage area.

The vehicle's occupants were outside when emergency crews arrived and were evaluated by Newtown Ambulance.

After Eversource secured electrical power at the scene, Botsford firefighters assisted Sandy Hook crews with extinguishing the fire.

Photos shared by Botsford Fire Rescue show flames and heavy smoke coming from debris along a roadside guardrail as firefighters worked at the scene.