Cape Cod News 09/05/2026

Traffic crash on Route 6 in Truro sends one person to Cape Cod Hospital »

TRURO – One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital after two vehicles collided in Truro Saturday evening. The crash happened on Route 6 at Shore Road (Route 6A) about 7:20 PM. A second person was treated and released at the scene. Truro Police are investigating the crash. Further details were…

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Wellfleet firefighters use drone to locate missing hikers »

WELLFLEET – Wellfleet firefighters were called to an area near the Audubon Society soneyime after 6 PM Saturday after a call from two hikers who became lost as the tide started to come in. With their cell phone batteries about to die, firefighters launched a drone and were able to locate them.…

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Another walker injured along West End Breakwater in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – For the second day in a row, rescuers were called to the West End Breakwater path to Long Point for a person who slipped and fell injuring themselves. Paramedics hiked out to the victim and the Harbormaster responded by boat. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital

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Barnstable Council Axes Flock Cameras in 7-3 Vote Despite Police Push »

Barnstable Council Axes Flock Cameras in 7-3 Vote Despite Police Push

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WATCH: Barnstable Council Axes Flock Cameras in 7-3 Vote Despite Police Push »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – Barnstable Town Council voted 7-3 on Thursday, September 3, 2026, to terminate the town’s contract with Flock Safety and take down the four automated license plate readers operating in town, overriding a last-minute appeal from police leadership. The following HN video containing…

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Two people taken to hospital, traffic slowdowns after crash on Route 6 in Eastham »

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Two people including a child rescued after getting caught in a rip current off Sandy Neck »

WEST BARNSTABLE – Two people including a child are safe after reportedly getting caught in a rip current off Sandy Neck late Saturday morning. Rescuers rushed to the scene near the snack shack where the victims were able to get back to shore. Both were evaluated by EMTs but declined to go to the…

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High Rip Current risk late tonight through Sunday evening »

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 215 AM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING… * WHAT…Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE…Eastern Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk…

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Three vehicle crash injures two, closes Route 28 in Marstons Mills Friday evening »

MARSTONS MILLS – A three vehicle collision sent two people to the hospital and closed Route 28 for a time. The crash happened about 10 PM Friday on Falmouth Road (Route 28) at Cotuit Road (Route 149). Route 28 was closed between Route 149 and South County Road. The cause of the crash is under […]

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