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Baby turkeys rescued from storm drain in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – From Mashpee Fire: Wednesday, Group 4 sprang into action to save several baby turkeys who had fallen into a storm drain. We’re happy to report that all the little ones were safely recovered and showed no signs of distress! They were reunited with their mom and the rest of their siblings…

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Careless disposal of smoking materials blamed for small fire at Cumberland Farms in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – A fire was reported at the Cumberland Farms store on Route 6 in Wellfleet shortly after 2 PM Wednesday. An automatic response brought in units from Truro and Eastham. Firefighters were able to determine careless disposal of smoking materials sparked a small fire that caused smoke in…

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Section of Route 6A in Sandwich closed after vehicle strikes utility pole »

SANDWICH – A vehicle struck a utility pole on Route 6A about 11:40 AM Wednesday. The crash was reported between Spring Hill Road and Nye Road. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Route 6A was closed in the area until the scene was cleared.

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Falmouth Police investigating two rollover crashes »

FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police are investigating two rollover crashes Wednesday morning. The first crash happened shortly before 5 AM on Sandwich Road when two vehicles collided head-on causing one to overturn. One person was transported to a Falmouth Hospital for evaluation. Sandwich Road was closed…

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Driver evaluated after rollover crash in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – A driver was evaluated after a reported rollover crash in Sandwich. According to reports, shortly after 3:30 PM Tuesday, a vehicle clipped a parked vehicle and overturned on Tupper Road and River Street. The driver appeared to have escaped any serious injury. Sandwich Police are investigating…

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Worker rescued after trench collapse in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – A worker became stuck up to their waist after a reported trench collapse in Mashpee. A police officer working the detail on Quaker Run Road called in the emergency about 10:10 AM Tuesday. The worked was extricated before rescuers arrived. The victim was evaluated. OSHA was requested to…

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Traffic crash with rollover closes Route 28 at Sea Street in Dennis »

DENNIS – A traffic crash closed Route 28 at Sea Street in Dennis shortly after 4 PM Monday. Two pickup trucks collided reportedly causing one to overturn before ending up back on its wheels. Several people were evaluated for injuries with one person taken to Cape Cod Hospital. Motorists were urged…

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash at Otis Rotary in Bourne »

BOURNE – A motorcyclist was injured in a crash at the Route 28 rotary by the entrance to Joint Base Cape Cod about 6:40 AM Monday. The operator was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Bourne Police advised of possible delays in the area while the scene was worked and the crash…

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WATCH: Bizarre Hyannis Police Chase — Driver Leads Officers in Circles Before Driveway Stop as K9 Units Search for Evidence »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – Shortly after midnight, a routine traffic stop in Hyannis escalated into a bizarre police pursuit when the driver of a gray 2023 Toyota RAV4 suddenly fled from Barnstable Police and refused to stop. The vehicle turned onto West Main Street from…

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Ready for Anything: Active Shooter Training Hits Cape Cod Mall [HN Audio/Visual] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS  –  Barnstable Police and Hyannis Firefighters conducted joint mass casualty and active shooter training at the Cape Cod Mall this evening around 7:30 p.m. In the radio traffic from the following HN Audio/Visual, you’ll hear crews referencing RTFs — Rescue Task Forces.…

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