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One person seriously injured in car vs scooter crash in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – One person was injured after a car and scooter collided in Hyannis. The crash happened about 12:30 AM at West Main Street and Pitcher’s Way. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma alert. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post…

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***  WATCH ***  WOMAN BADLY HURT AFTER SCOOTER STRUCK ON WEST MAIN STREET, HYANNIS »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – At around 12:40 a.m. this morning, Cape Cod Hospital was alerted regarding an incoming patient described as a 33-year-old female suffering multi-system trauma. Minutes earlier, Barnstable Police and Hyannis FD EMTs were dispatched to West Main Street near…

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***  WATCH ***  YARMOUTH POLICE LOOKING FOR DRIVER WHO FLED AFTER CRASHING INTO TREE »

SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  Yarmouth police officers responded to a single vehicle crash into a tree on Wampanoag Rd. last evening at around 11:45 p.m.  The first officer to arrive radioed that the “operator took off” from the crash scene.  Responding…

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***  WATCH ***  THREE TRANSPORTED FROM HYANNIS CRASH AT HIGH SCHOOL & SOUTH »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  Barnstable Police and Hyannis Fire responded to the notoriously dangerous intersection of South Street and High School Road for a two-vehicle crash with injuries, at around 5:13 p.m.  As you will see in the following HN Video, both vehicles were heavily damaged and…

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WASHED-UP WINDFARM DEBRIS CLOSES NANTUCKET SOUTH SHORE BEACHES FOR SWIMMING »

  NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS – According to an official statement from the Town of Nantucket, South shore beaches on the island are closed to swimming. Walking is permitted, but the town advises to wear appropriate footwear, and to leave pets at home. The Town of Nantucket media statement continues…

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South facing beaches on Nantucket closed after debris from wind turbine starts washing up »

NANTUCKET – From the town of Nantucket: The Town of Nantucket has been notified by Vineyard Wind that extensive debris recovery efforts are underway on the southern-facing beaches of the island following a blade damage incident from one of its offshore wind turbines on Saturday, July 13. Vineyard…

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One person injured in head-on crash in Brewster »

BREWSTER – One person was injured in a head-on crash in Brewster about 10 AM Tuesday. The collision happened on Main Street (Route 6A) at Bonnie Doone Cartway. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with what were believed to be serious but non life-threatening injuries. Brewster Police…

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***  WATCH ***  YARMOUTH PD INVESTIGATING CRASH AT “FOUR CORNERS,” THREE HURT, TWO CARS HEAVILY DAMAGED… »

SOUTH YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN VIDEO NOTES] – Three people were hurt after two vehicles collided at the intersection known as “Four Corners” (Rte. 28 & North Main Street) last evening. At around 11:30 p.m., police and firefighters were dispatched to what was initially described as being…

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Cape Cod National Seashore offers safety tips for bicycling in the park »

WELLFLEET – Every year, law enforcement rangers and local fire and police departments respond to bicycle accidents on the bike trails at Cape Cod National Seashore. Many accidents are minor, but some are life threatening requiring a Boston MedFlight to Boston medical facilities. When you’re out…

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Two cars collide with one striking a utility pole in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – Two vehicles reportedly collided sending one of them into a utility pole in Yarmouth. It happened sometime before 11:30 PM Monday at the “four corners” of Route 28, North Main Street and Old Main Street. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. Route…

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