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Bicycle crashes on Falmouth, Sandwich bike trails »

FALMOUTH – Two bicyclists were injured in a crash on the Shining Sea Bike Trail in Falmouth about 2:30 PM Sunday. One person was taken to Falmouth Hospital with unknown injuries. SANDWICH – Meanwhile a person was reportedly struck by a bicycle on the trail near Freezer Road sometime before…

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One hospitalized, several evaluated after collision between bus, pickup truck on Route 6 in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – A collision between a pickup truck and a bus was reported in Wellfleet about 11:45 AM Sunday. The crash happened on Route 6 at Cottontail Road. One person was transported to Cape Cod Hospital, several others were treated and released at the scene. Heavy traffic delays were reported…

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Driver injured after vehicle strikes tree, catches fire in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – From C.O.MM. Fire: At approximately 1:39 AM on Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills (C.O.MM) Fire Department responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries. Upon arrival, crews located a single vehicle off the roadway that had struck…

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***  WATCH ***  STATIES CONDUCT WELL-ORGANIZED SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT IN WEST YARMOUTH… (NOT EVERYONE WAS THRILLED ABOUT IT…) »

WEST YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS –  HN documented a well-organized Massachusetts State Police sobriety checkpoint last evening on Route 28, just over the Yarmouth/Barnstable town line in West Yarmouth, in front of Becker’s Liquors. There were a number of arrests for Operating Under the Influence…

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Sunday photo essay: Cape Cod Sights »

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Child struck by car in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A child was reportedly struck by a car in Hyannis Saturday afternoon. The incident happened sometime after 4:30 PM on Bearse’s Way at General Patton Drive. The victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with injuries believed to be serious but not life-threatening. Barnstable Police…

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Single vehicle crash reported on Route 6 eastbound in Barnstable »

BARNSTABLE – A single vehicle crash was reported on Route 6 eastbound in Barnstable just before noon Saturday. The vehicle ended up in the median near the large rest area past Route 132. One person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. State Police are investigating the crash. Further…

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Emergency Water Ban on Nantucket after main water pump fails overnight »

NANTUCKET – From the town of Nantucket: Nantucket’s main water pump failed overnight, leaving water storage tanks critically low. Effective immediately, all non-essential outdoor water use is banned for municipal water customers. ❌ Not allowed: • Lawn irrigation (auto/manual) • Car washing…

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***  WATCH ***  MAN AIRLIFTED WITH SEVERE BURNS… FIRE REPORTED SEVERAL BLOCKS AWAY… FIRE MARSHAL, DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING… [DEVELOPING] »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  At around 11:36 p.m., Hyannis FD Rescue ambulance responded to the front lobby of the Fairfield Inn & Suites located on Route 132 near the intersection with Airport Road for a man suffering severe burns to his arms and abdomen, according…

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One person suffers serious burns in Hyannis fire »

HYANNIS – One person suffered serious burns in a fire in Hyannis late Friday evening. The fire was reported in a metal clad building at 24 Plant Street. The victim was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital and later MedFlighted to an off-Cape burn center. Firefighters were able to quickly get the fire under…

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