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Traffic crash causes delays on Route 6 eastbound in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – A multi-vehicle crash was reported on Route 6 eastbound at mile marker 74 between Willow Street and Union Street just after 9 AM Thursday morning. Vehicles including a dump truck were reportedly involved. Several people were evaluated for possible injuries but all declined to go to the…

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*** WATCH *** Alcohol Suspected After 25-Year-Old Woman Crashes SUV Into Route 6 Guardrail — Moments After Troopers Alerted for Erratic Driver »

YARMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS — A 25-year-old woman was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with suspected alcohol in her system Wednesday evening after her SUV suddenly jumped a curb on Route 6 eastbound and slammed into a guardrail near the Willow Street on-ramp, according to radio transmission and sources…

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Vehicle overturns on Willow Street off ramp from Route 6 »

YARMOUTH – A vehicle overturned on the ramp from Route 6 eastbound to Willow Street shortly before 7 PM Wednesday. The ramp was closed and one lane of the highway was blocked. The driver was able to self-extricate but was transported to Cape Cod Hospital for evaluation. Mass State Police are investigating…

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Mutual aid ambulances called to traffic crash in Orleans »

ORLEANS – Mutual aid ambulances from Eastham and Brewster responded to a traffic crash in Orleans. The collision happened shortly after 4 PM on Route 28 at Finlay Road. The extent of injuries was not immediately clear. Traffic delays and detours were reported as a result of the crash.

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Traffic crash leaves vehicle overturned in Mashpee »

MASHPEE – A traffic crash left a vehicle overturned in Mashpee. The incident happened about 2:15 PM Wednesday in the area of Sampsons Mill Raod and Willowbend Drive near the Cotuit town line. The occupants were able to self-extricate and appeared to have escaped serious injury. The cause of the…

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Mutual aid assists Brewster firefighters in dousing brush fire »

BREWSTER – A brush fire was reported along Long Pond Road north of Millstone Road sometime after 2 PM Monday. Mutual aid was requested and crews worked to contain the flames and keep they away from any structures. No injuries were reported. Further details were not immediately available.

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Driver seriously injured in car vs pole crash in Dennis »

DENNIS – A driver was seriously injured when their vehicle collided with a utility pole in Dennis. The crash happened late Sunday evening on Route 28 at School Street. The victim was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital. Eversource was called to replace the pole. Traffic detours were likely in the area.…

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Several ambulances called to traffic crash in Sandwich »

SANDWICH – Several ambulances were called to a traffic crash in Sandwich shortly before noon Sunday. The collision happened at the intersection of Main Street, Tupper Road and Grove Street. Ambulances from West Barnstable and Bourne responded to assist at the scene. None of the injuries were believed…

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Search underway after crew member reported overboard from cruise ship off Wellfleet »

WELLFLEET – The Coast Guard is searching for a crew member who reportedly went overboard from the Norwegian Cruise Line ship Breakaway off Wellfleet. An air asset as well as a 47 foot vessel from Coast Guard Station Provincetown were searching east of Wellfleet. CWN will bring you further details…

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Electrical malfunction sparks significant brush fire in Bourne »

BOURNE – An apparent electrical malfunction sparked a brush fire in Bourne late Saturday morning. Multiple fire units including brush breakers and state units responded to the rear of the integrated Solid Waste Management facility on MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) where a live power line was reported…

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