Crime & Safety
New Haven Police Cruiser Catches Fire
No injuries were reported in the Tuesday morning incident.
NEW HAVEN, CT — A New Haven police cruiser caught fire Tuesday morning, but fortunately the officer driving it had gotten out after noticing something was amiss, WTNH-TV reported.
An officer patrolling an area near the Interstate 95 overpass noticed flames near the floorboard and immediately exited the vehicle.
No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway.
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