Fire Chief Christopher LeClaire and City Marshal Mark Murray report that the Newburyport Fire Department and its mutual aid partners are continuing to search for a missing six-year-old boy in the Merrimack River this morning.
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The Chain Bridge has re-opened in both directions
The roadway has re-opened at this time however motorist and residents should be aware that there will be an increased emergency crew presence in the area as the search continues for a missing child in the Merrimack River.
Newburyport Police Announce Closure of Chain Bridge
City Marshal Mark Murray reports that the Chain Bridge is closed to traffic in both directions until further notice due to ongoing incident response in the area. Chain Bridge is expected to be closed to traffic until midnight at least. Motorists are asked to seek an alternate route until further notice.
(UPDATE #2 11 p.m.) Newburyport and Mutual Aid Partners Conducting Water Search in Merrimack River for Missing 6-Year-Old Boy
City Marshal Mark Murray and Fire Chief Christopher LeClaire report that the Newburyport Fire Department is currently conducting a water search alongside its mutual aid partners in the Merrimack River. The report initially came into Amesbury Fire but Newburyport Fire has assumed responsibility for the call at this time.
Newburyport Police and Fire Respond to Crash Involving Pedestrian
NEWBURYPORT — City Marshal Mark Murray and Fire Chief Christopher LeClaire report that the Newburyport Police and Fire Departments responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Storey Avenue Monday morning. At approximately 11:45 a.m., a 911 caller reported that a pedestrian was struck by a truck at the intersection of Storey Avenue […]
Newburyport Police and Fire Departments Respond to Crash Involving Pedestrian
City Marshal Mark Murray and Fire Chief Christopher LeClaire report that the Newburyport Police and Fire Departments responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Route 1 Wednesday night. At approximately 7:30 p.m., a 911 caller reported that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Route 1 near Hill Street. Police and […]