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Crash causes delays on Route 6 westbound in Harwich »

HARWICH – A traffic crash temporarily closed Route westbound in Harwich. The rear-end type collision happened westbound between Route 137 and Route 124 about 3:30 PM Thursday. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The highway…

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Motorcyclist injured in crash in Truro »

TRURO – A motorcyclist was injured in a crash in Truro about 2:30 PM Thursday. A car and the motorcycle collided on Route 6 by Arrowhead Road. A MedFlight helicopter was called to land at the Truro Public Safety Facility to fly the victim to an off-Cape trauma center. Traffic headed up Cape was…

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Car vs pole crash closes Old Barnstable Road in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – A car vs pole crash closed a section of Old Barnstable Road in Mashpee. The collision happened sometime after 10 AM Thursday on Old Barnstable Road at Leather Leaf Lane. There were no serious injuries reported. Eversource crews were responding to make repairs. Mashpee Police are investigating…

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***  WATCH ***  RTE 28 CLOSED FOR HOURS AFTER STABBING VICTIM FOUND UNRESPONSIVE AT HYANNIS CAR CRASH… STATE POLICE DETECTIVES NOW WORKING THE CASE »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  [DEVELOPING]  –  All official updates for this case will be coming from the District Attorney’s Office, according to sources at the scene.  At around 7:23 p.m. last evening (Wednesday), Barnstable Police patrol officers…

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Eastham Fire announces new Chief of Department »

EASTHAM – The Town of Eastham and the Eastham Fire Department wish to congratulate Deputy Lisa Albino on her being appointed as the next Fire Chief of the department! Chief Dan Keane retires on September 6th, paving the way for Cape Cod’s First Female Fire Chief! In Lisa’s 37 years…

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Two people evaluated after traffic crash on Bourne Bridge »

BOURNE – A two-vehicle crash temporarily closed the Bourne Bridge. The collision happened sometime after 12:30 AM. Two people were evaluated by EMTs. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Further details were not immediately available. The post Two people evaluated after traffic…

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Canceled: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Provincetown, Truro »

Update: Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 1244 AM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024 …THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BARNSTABLE COUNTY IS CANCELLED… The storm which prompted the warning has moved east of Cape Cod. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.…

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Driver trapped after rollover crash in Bourne »

BOURNE – Firefighters had to extricate a driver after a vehicle rolled over into the woods in Bourne. The crash happened on MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) near Clay Pond Road sometime before 11:30 PM  Wednesday. The victim was evaluated at the scene by EMTs. The post Driver trapped after rollover…

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Continuing coverage: Leadership Changes coming in the Provincetown Fire Department »

PROVINCETOWN – Posted by Provincetown Town Manager Alex Morse on the town website: As we move forward, I want to provide transparent information about the incoming leadership of our fire department during this important transition period. I am proud to announce that former Deputy Chief Jimmy Roderick…

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Truck crashes into utility pole in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – A truck reportedly struck a utility pole in Centerville shortly after 8:30 Wednesday. The collision happened on Craigville Beach Road in the area of Short Beach Road. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. The pole…

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