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Traffic crash slows traffic on Route 6 in West Barnstable »

WEST BARNSTABLE – A two vehicle crash slowed the evening commute in West Barnstable. The collision happened on Route 6 westbound past the Route 132 exit about 5:30 PM Tuesday. Two people were evaluated for injuries but declined transport to the hospital. Mass State Police are investigating the…

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Pedestrian struck and critically injured in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a car in Hyannis shorlty before 5 PM Tuesday. The incident happened on Main Street by Winter Street. The victim was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. Barnstable Police are investigating and motorists were urged…

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Car strikes market building in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A car struck the Food Market International at 163 Barnstable Road about 6:45 PM Monday. No injuries were reported. A building inspector was called to check the damage. Further details were not immediately available. The post Car strikes market building in Hyannis appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Two people evaluated after traffic crash in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Shortly after 3:30 PM Monday afternoon, two vehicles collided at Winslow Gray Road and Joshua Baker Road in Yarmouth. Both drivers were evaluated at the scene Winslow Gray was closed in both directions until the scene was cleared. Yarmouth Police are investigating the crash. The post…

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Woman Arrested for OUI in Barnstable After Police Find Vehicle with Two Flat Tires [HN photos] »

  BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN photo notes] – A check on a disabled vehicle turned into an arrest late Sunday evening when a Barnstable Police sergeant discovered a car with two flat front tires on Phinney’s Lane around 11:00 p.m. The unusual condition of the vehicle raised suspicions…

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This years Fire Prevention Week theme is “Charge Into Fire Safety” The dangers of Lithium-ion batteries in your house »

 QUINCY, MA – This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, October 5-11, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely…

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E-Scooter Rider Caused Crash That Closed Route 28 in Centerville, Driver Claims… [HN photos] »

  CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS  –  [HN photo notes]  –  A two-vehicle crash on Route 28 near Cottage Lane brought traffic to a standstill at around 6:45 p.m. this evening, with the driver of one vehicle claiming an e-scooter rider caused the incident, according to police and Hyannis. The…

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Developing: Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team called to Harwich to search for missing man »

HARWICH – The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team (BCTRT) was called to Harwich about 8 PM Sunday. A command post was set up at Depot Street and Factory Road. Update: Harwich Police and Harwich Fire are looking for a missing person Craig Kline, a 59-year-old male last seen at 100 Old Chatham Road.…

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Two vehicle crash in Centerville sends one person to Cape Cod Hospital »

CENTERVILLE – One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital after a two vehicle crash in Centerville about 6:45 PM Sunday. The crash happened on Falmouth Road (Route 28) by Cottage Lane. Route 28 was closed between West Main Street and Phinney’s Lane until the scene was cleared. Barnstable Police…

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Traffic crash at major Orleans intersection causes travel delays »

ORLEANS – A two-vehicle crash in Orleans caused travel delays for a time. The crash involving a Ford Explorer and a Toyota Corolla happened sometime after 3 PM Sunday at Main Street and Route 6A. Both drivers were evaluated but declined transport to the hospital. Orleans Police warned of delays…

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