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No injuries reported after traffic crash that stalled traffic on Route 6 in Provincetown »

PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown Fire Department and Provincetown Police units responded to a two car motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 6 and Snail Road Outbound late Thursday morning. No injuries were reported. Travel was reduced to 1 lane passing the scene. The crash remains under investigation.…

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Hospital Release Takes Turn for the Worse: Man Busted for Nighttime Car Break-In in Hyannis »

Above: Barnstable Police Sergeant Matthew Blondin and Patrolwoman Braila Roy escort a B&E suspect to a nearby cruiser Wednesday evening.   HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A man in his 50s was arrested late Wednesday evening after allegedly breaking into a cleaning person’s vehicle…

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Several traffic crashes slow evening commute in Harwich, Hyannis Wednesday evening »

HYANNIS – A traffic crash slowed traffic on Route 28 in Hyannis. The collision happened about 4:30 PM on Falmouth Road (Route 28) near Bearse’s Way. One person was evaluated for injuries. HARWICH – A three-vehicle crash caused significant delays for the commute on Route 6 eastbound.…

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Tragic Early-Morning Fire in Mashpee Trailer Park Claims One Life Despite Swift Response »

MASHPEE, MASSACHUSETTS — A devastating structure fire at a residence in the Lakeside Trailer Park early Wednesday morning resulted in the death of one occupant, despite rapid intervention by firefighters who battled heavy smoke and flames to conduct a search and rescue operation, according to a Mashpee…

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BREAKING: Plane lands on its belly at Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – The pilot of a single-engine plane declared an inflight emergency about 9:30 AM Wednesday after determining his landing gear would not lock into position. A short time later he was able to make a successful belly landing at the airport. Two people onboard the aircraft were evaluated but…

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Breaking: One person rescued from Mashpee mobile home fire »

MASHPEE – One person was rescued in unknown condition from the scene of a mobile home fire in Mashpee. Flames were through the roof when crews arrived at Lakeside Estates at 300 Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151) after the 3:20 AM Wednesday alarm. The fire was contained to the single unit. The State…

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Worker Miraculously Alert and Able to Speak After Over 4 Hours Stuck in Collapsed Trench in Yarmouth; Another Tragically Dies [HN Video] »

YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS – A large trench at a construction site in Yarmouth collapsed around 8:45 AM on Tuesday, trapping workers at the location on South Shore Drive near the Skipper Restaurant. The crews were reportedly working on a sewer project when the incident occurred. A police officer working…

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BREAKING: Large response after hole collapse at construction site in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A hole at a construction site in Yarmouth reportedly collapsed sometime after 8:30 AM Tuesday. The incident happened on South Shore Drive by the Skipper Restaurant where a sewer project was reportedly underway. A police officer working the detail called in the incident touching off a…

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Hyannis Madness: Fleeing Passenger Sacked During Fence-Hop Escape Bid, Driver Snagged with Crack, Cops Say [HN Photos] »

                        HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS — A traffic stop on Route 28 escalated into a dramatic foot chase this afternoon, drawing a swarm of Barnstable Police squad cars to the east side of Hyannis near the train tracks. At around 2:30…

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Barnstable Police investigating after two pedestrians reportedly struck by car on Main Street in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – Two pedestrians were reportedly struck by a car in Hyannis Monday afterenoon. It happened shortly after 3:30 PM on Main Street between Yarmouth Road and Camp Street. Both victims were evaluated by EMTs for unknown injuries. Further details were not immediately available. The post Barnstable…

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