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Category: Accident

March 15, 2024July 19, 2026 georgenhs Accident, This Day In Norwood History

Crane Falls Onto Apartment Building-March 15, 2024

(Wcvb.com) In Norwood, Massachusetts, a crane collapsed onto an apartment building situated near Bahama Drive within the Nassau Gardens complex, close to Neponset St. by Route 1. Kavita Patel, who … Continue reading Crane Falls Onto Apartment Building-March 15, 2024

September 28, 2023September 23, 2026 georgenhs Accident, This Day In Norwood History

Cement Truck Strikes Morse Street Bridge-September 28, 2023

A Tresca Brothers cement truck strikes the low-clearance Morse Street Bridge in Norwood, shifting the rail span five feet and resulting in a driver citation and road closure.

July 5, 2011July 19, 2026 georgenhs Accident, Public Event, This Day In Norwood History

World War II Reenactor Injured During Fourth of July Parade-July 5, 2011

A World War II reenactor was injured in the Fourth of July parade.

June 4, 2007July 19, 2026 georgenhs Accident, This Day In Norwood History

Fatal Plane Crash Near Norwood Airport-This Day in Norwood History-June 4, 2007

Agnes E. Imregh's zest for life, her dedication to work, and her love for her family were paralleled by her passion for flying her single-engine Mooney airplane. Yesterday, a 57-year-old … Continue reading Fatal Plane Crash Near Norwood Airport-This Day in Norwood History-June 4, 2007

June 15, 2005July 19, 2026 georgenhs Accident, Airport, This Day In Norwood History

Plane Picking up Tom Brady Slides Off Norwood Runway-June 15, 2005

An aviation mishap at Norwood Memorial Airport leaves a twin-engine charter jet stuck in the mud 400 feet past the runway.

September 11, 2004September 10, 2026 georgenhs Accident, This Day In Norwood History

Girl, 14, on Way to School is Killed by Car-September 11, 2004

A tragic morning accident claims the life of 14-year-old Norwood High freshman Allison White, plunging the school community and town into deep mourning.

August 11, 1993August 8, 2026 georgenhs Accident, This Day In Norwood History

Car Crashes Into Three Downtown Norwood Stores-August 11, 1993

A 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue driven by retired firefighter James F. Maroney jumped the Washington Street curb, damaging Garber Travel, Hill Jewelers, and the Cheerio of Norwood gift shop.

August 4, 1989August 4, 2026 georgenhs Accident, This Day In Norwood History

Contractor Set to Replace Pipes in Norwood Three Months After Massive Asphalt Spill-August 4, 1989

Three months after a D.J. Cronin tanker truck crash dumped thousands of gallons of molten asphalt at Dean and Neponset streets, contractors are set to replace 1,450 feet of clogged drainage pipes.

September 12, 1981September 10, 2026 georgenhs Accident, This Day In Norwood History

Truck Overturns on Route I-95 South Ramp, Spilling 35,000 Pounds of Rubber Bands-September 12, 1981

A tractor-trailer carrying 35,000 pounds of rubber bands overturns on the Neponset Street on-ramp to Route I-95 South, closing the ramp for seven hours.

September 21, 1978September 17, 2026 georgenhs Accident, Nature, This Day In Norwood History

Residents Remember the Devastating Fury of the Great New England Hurricane of 1938-September 21, 1978

Norwood residents mark the 40th anniversary of the devastating 1938 New England hurricane, recalling destructive winds, downed steeples, and community solidarity.

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