Vehicle Rollover & Fire (May 5, 2026)
Sandy Hook VFR, Botsford Fire Rescue, Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and a paramedic were dispatched at 15:32 May 5 to Berkshire Road near its intersection with High Rock Road for a reported one vehicle rollover. First responders were also alerted that the vehicle, a 2018 Chevy Traverse, was on fire with one occupant still inside.
Sandy Hook VFR First Assistant Chief Andy Ryan was first to arrive on the scene and confirmed the fire, but updated all responding that the driver, a 43-year-old female, was out of the vehicle at that time.
Sandy Hook Engines 441 and 442, Rescue 444 and Botsford Engine 552 responded with crews.
Berkshire was closed at its intersections with High Rock and Grays Plain. The fire was knocked down by 15:43.
NVAC transported the driver ALS.
Botsford returned to service at 15:53. Sandy Hook remained on scene until the vehicle was towed, and returned to service at 16:41.
