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Yarmouth Police look to identify vehicle involved in hit & run crash leaving e-bike rider injured »

WEST YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: Yarmouth Police responded to the intersection of Buck Island Road and Higgins Crowell Road Monday afternoon after an electric bicycle rider was struck and left injured in the roadway. Witnesses reported a black pickup truck, possibly a Ford F150, leaving the…

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Breaking: Scenic Highway closed due to fiery crash »

BOURNE – A major crash was reported on the Scenic Highway (Route 6) about 12:15 PM Wednesday. One car reportedly caught fire at the scene near the Seafood Shanty. Firefighters had to extricate a victim from the wreckage. One person reportedly suffered critical injuries. Scenic Highway was closed…

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Fallen tree blocks Barnstable intersection »

BARNSTABLE –  A large tree came down blocking a busy road in Barnstable around noon Wednesday. The incident happened on Shoot Flyinghill Road at Service Road. The intersection was completely blocked but fortunately no vehicles were struck. Barnstable DPW was called to cut up and remove the…

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Driver uninjured after large tree limb comes down on vehicle in Bourne »

BOURNE – It was a close call in Bourne after a large tree limb came down on a work van in Bourne. The incident happened late Wednesday morning on Old Bridge Road as a strong squall moved through the area. The post Driver uninjured after large tree limb comes down on vehicle in Bourne appeared…

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Video: Yarmouth Fire battles vehicle fire »

YARMOUTH – A vehicle caught fire in Yarmouth late Wednesday morning. Crews were called to the Stop & Shop plaza on Station Avenue. No injuries were reported. Video via Cape Cod Incidents/CWN The post Video: Yarmouth Fire battles vehicle fire appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Crash leaves car on its side on Route 25 in Bourne »

BOURNE – A traffic crash left a vehicle on its side on Route 25 in Bourne. The collision happened eastbound before the Bourne Bridge. The occupant were able to self-extricate and no serious injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating the cause of the crash. The post Crash leaves…

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Electrical issue sparks small fire in Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – An apparent electrical issue sparked a small fire in the wall of a garage in Wellfleet. Crews were able to contain the flames at 140 West Main Street shortly after 11 AM. No injuries were reported. The post Electrical issue sparks small fire in Wellfleet appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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***  WATCH ***  Woman arrested after single-vehicle crash on Rte. 6 in Sandwich last evening… »

SANDWICH, MASSACHUSETTS – State Troopers and a Sandwich FD ambulance crew responded to Route 6 eastbound under the old Exit 4 overpass for a single-vehicle crash shortly before midnight last evening. Watch the following HN Video to see and hear what happened next… [HN VIDEO – PRESS PLAY] P.S.…

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Drunk Driving Suspect’s Behavior Forces Barnstable Officers to Shut Off Cell Plumbing, Police Say; Previously Arrested for Same Offense in 2022 »

ABOVE HN PHOTO: Vehicle with two flat tires on Phinney’s Lane, where a woman was arrested for drunk driving Sunday evening. INSERT: Barnstable Police booking photo of Rafaela Vieira De Aquino, arrested on Sunday evening, October 5, 2025. INSERT: “Most of this information is completely wrong,”…