Crime & Safety

Report of Child Falling Through Trumbull Ice Prompts Search, Scene Cleared

Firefighters searched the area Wednesday using underwater cameras and other search techniques.

TRUMBULL, CT — A report that a child may have fallen through ice near Main Street and Governor Trumbull Way prompted a search, but firefighters later determined that all children were safe and accounted for.

Firefighters from Long Hill, Trumbull Center and Nichols stations along with EMS responded to the area just before 4 p.m. Wednesday after getting the report, according to the Long Hill Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page.

Firefighters used high definition underwater cameras and searched the perimeter.

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Firefighters later spoke with friends of the parents and confirmed all children were safe.

Image via Long Hill FD Facebook page

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