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Firefighters rescue man stuck in the mud in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – Wellfleet Firefighters responded to assist a man who reportedly got stuck in the mud up to his waist. The scene unfolded about 4 PM Tuesday off Nauset Road as crews used an inflatable boat to reach and free the victim. No injury was reported. The post Firefighters rescue man stuck in…

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Traffic delays reported after crash before the rotary in Eastham »

EASTHAM – A multi-vehicle apparent chain reaction crash caused delays on Route 6 in Eastham. The crash happened about 3:15 PM Tuesday at the entrance to the Rotary. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. The post Traffic delays reported after crash before the rotary in…

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Vehicle strikes pillar at CVS in Chatham »

CHATHAM – A Lexus SUV struck a pillar at the CVS/Pharmacy on Queen Anne Road in Chatham early Tuesday afternoon. No injuries were reported. A building inspector was called to check the damage. Chatham Police are investigating. Photos by Jake O’Callaghan/CWN The post Vehicle strikes pillar…

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Vehicle fire causes delay on Route 6 ramp in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A vehicle fire caused delays for a time for people getting off Route 6 in Barnstable. The fire happened sometime before noon Tuesday on the westbound ramp from Route 6 to Route 132. No injuries were reported. The post Vehicle fire causes delay on Route 6 ramp in Barnstable appeared…

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Developing: Police activity in Falmouth prompts shelter in place order as unrelated power outage hits town »

FALMOUTH – Due to police activity on Chase Road, a shelter in place order was issued by Falmouth Police about 9:30 AM Tuesday for that neighborhood. Residents were urged to stay indoors and away from windows. Meanwhile, 878 Eversource customers in Falmouth lost power due to an unrelated outage…

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Barntstable Fire sets milestone by responding to 2,000th call in a year for first time »

BARNSTABLE – From Barnstable Fire: On Monday, the Barnstable Fire Department reached a significant milestone. For the first time in our department’s history, we responded to our 2,000th call for service in a single year. This milestone reflects a continued increase in demand for emergency services,…

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Driver extricated after truck overturns in Dennis »

DENNIS – Firefighters extricated a man after a truck overturned in Dennis. Rescuers responded to S & J Exco at 200 Great Western Road  about 4:15 PM. The victim was then transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Further details were not immediately available. The post Driver…

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Worker injured in industrial accident at Hyannis laundry service »

HYANNIS – A worker was injured after reportedly becoming trapped in a folding machine at the Cape Cod Commercial Linen Service. Rescuers rushed to the location at 880 Attucks Lane about 2:25 PM. The victim was freed and transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. The incident is under…

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Black ice continues to be a hazard Monday morning-traffic crash closes West Main St. in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Black ice continues to make for locally slippery travel Monday morning. Around 9:45 AM, several vehicles collided on West Main Street near Pitcher’s Way. No serious injuries were reported but the roadway was closed until the vehicles could be towed. Barnstable Police are investigating…

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Black ice Sunday evening causing several crashes including rollover in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A vehicle rolled on its side in Yarmouth. The crash reportedly happened westbound just past the Union Street exit. Firefighters extricated the driver who did not appear to have any serious injuries. Mass State Police are investigating the crash. Elsewhere several other traffic collisions…

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