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Elderly Driver Injured After Crashing into Fence on Route 6 in Dennis [HN photos] »

    DENNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN photo notes] – An 84-year-old man was injured and appeared confused after his sedan crashed into a fence on Route 6 eastbound near mile marker 78.6 on Sunday evening, September 21, 2025, according to sources and radio transmissions. The single-vehicle accident…

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Barnstable Police announce 4th annual Barnstable Adult Community Safety Day »

HYANNIS – Barnstable Police invite you to join them for the 4th Annual Barnstable Adult Community Safety Day, an informative event focused on keeping you safe — at home, online, and in your community. The event will include Helpful tips & resources, Presentations from safety experts, and…

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Bourne firefighters called to car fire »

BOURNE – Bourne firefighters were called to a car fire about 8:25 PM Sunday evening. Crews were able to keep the flames from spreading to any other vehicles at the Bourne Housing Authority at 871 Shore Road. No injuries were reported. The post Bourne firefighters called to car fire appeared first…

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Medical condition may have led to car crashing into building in Falmouth »

FALMOUTH – A car crashed into a building in Falmouth around 4:30 PM Sunday. The incident happened on Grand Avenue. First responders were reportedly performing CPR on the driver before they were rushed to a hospital. A building inspector was called to check the stability of the structure. CWN will…

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Dennis Firefighters announce line of duty death »

DENNIS – From Dennis Firefighters: It is with profound sadness and deepest respect that we announce the Line of Duty Death of Captain Wayne Conlon of the Dennis Fire Department, who passed following a courageous battle with occupational cancer. Captain Conlon faithfully served the Dennis Fire Department…

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Driver seriously injured after vehicle strikes concrete wall in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A vehicle narrowly missed striking a utility pole but slammed into a concrete barrier in Yarmouth. The crash happened just before 8 PM Saturday evening at the intersection of Route 6A and Willow Street. The driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma alert. Yarmouth Police…

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Driver Seriously Injured as Car Collides with Cemented Wall in Yarmouth [HN Photos] »

              YARMOUTH PORT, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN photo notes] – Cape Cod Hospital was placed on a priority one trauma alert Saturday evening, September 20, 2025, following a severe single-vehicle crash. At approximately 8:00 p.m., Yarmouth police and firefighters…

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One person injured in traffic crash on Route 6 in Bourne »

BOURNE – One person was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries after a traffic crash on Route 6 in Bourne. The collision occurred shortly before 4:30 PM Saturday eastbound about a mile from the Sagamore Bridge. Traffic was reduced to one lane. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of…

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Bicyclist airlifted after collision with car in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A bicyclist was injured in a collision with a car in Barnstable. The crash happened shortly before 4:30 PM Saturday on Main Street at Mary Dunn Road. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Gateway Airport to meet a MedFlight helicopter to be flown to an off-Cape trauma center. Barnstable…

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One person treated for burn to hand after vehicle fire in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Hyannis firefighters responded to a vehicle fire shortly after 3:30 PM Saturday. According to reports, a Tesla was involved in the fire. One person was treated for a burn to the hand. Further details were not immediately available. Meanwhile Sandwich firefighters also responded to and…

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