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Head-on collision in Yarmouth sends one person to hospital »

YARMOUTH – At noon Wednesday, there was a head-on on collision involving a Toyota Corolla and a Honda Fit on Route 28 at Town Brook Rd in West Yarmouth. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries Town Brook Road was closed until the scene was cleared. Yarmouth Police…

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Police officer escapes serious injury after being struck while on road detail »

MARSTONS MILLS – A Barnstable Police officer working a road detail on River Road at River Ridge Road was reportedly struck by a vehicle just after 11 AM Wednesday. Luckily Barnstable Police confirm to CWN that the officer escaped any serious injuries. The incident is under investigation. The post…

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Family evacuates safely after early morning fire breaks out in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – A family was able to safely evacuate after a fire was reported in their Centerville home. Officials responded to 230 Prince Hinckley Road about 12:45 AM. Smoke was reported in the garage. From Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (C-O-MM): Early Wednesday morning at 12:47 AM, the…

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***  WATCH ***  BACK-TO-BACK FIRES KEEP YARMOUTH AND CENTERVILLE CREWS BUSY DURING OVERNIGHT »

HN VIDEO NOTES: Last evening, firefighters in Yarmouth and Barnstable tackled two separate fires, as captured in the following HN Video report. The first fire broke out just before midnight on the back deck of a home on Barnboard Lane in West Yarmouth. Yarmouth Fire Chief Enrique Arrascue, in a brief…

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Fire breaks out at house in Yarmouth Port »

YARMOUTH PORT – Fire broke out at a house in Yarmouth Port shortly before midnight Tuesday. Firefighters responded to a report of a deck fire on Dartmoor Way and found flames visible on arrival. Crews stretched a hose line to douse the fire. Further details were not immediately available. The post…

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Truro Police seek driver accused of hitting pedestrian, leaving the scene »

TRURO – From Truro Police: At approximately 10:00 AM August 18, 2025, a motor vehicle crashed into a pedestrian while trying to enter the parking lot of the Truro General Store. There were no injuries to the pedestrian. The vehicle then fled the scene, traveling south on Truro Center Road, and…

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Dennis Police investigating serious crash »

DENNIS – Dennis Police are investigating a serious crash shortly after 4 PM Tuesday. The collision between a pickup truck and an SUV occurred on Theophilius F. Smith Road at Bertram Avenue. Two ambulances were called to evaluate victims. Further details were not immediately available. The post…

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One person injured in car vs scooter in Dennis »

DENNIS – Around 1:30 PM Tuesday, a Scooter and a Volvo collided at the intersection of Route 28 and Sea Street in Dennis. The male operator of the scooter was not hurt, but his female passenger was taken to Cape Cod Hospital by Dennis Fire and Rescue with unknown injuries. The female driver of…

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Route 6A closed after car vs pole crash »

BARNSTABLE – A car struck a utility pole in Barnstable shortly after 10 AM. The crash happened on Main Street (Route 6A) by Commerce Road went of Mary Dunn Road. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Traffic was being detoured around the scene. The crash is under…

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Motorcyclist injured in Hyannis crash »

HYANNIS – A motorcyclist was injured in a crash on Hyannis around 8:30 AM Tuesday. The collision with a car happened at North and Steven’s Streets. The rider was transported to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma alert. Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Motorcyclist…

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