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Truck snags wires knocking down utility pole in Dennis »

DENNIS – Around 11:40 AM Wednesday, a box truck hit snagged wires on Merchant Avenue near Surfside Rd snapping a utility pole and causing a power outage in the area. Dennis Fire responded and kept vehicles and people away from the live wires on the pavement. Dennis Police blocked all roads in the…

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Vehicle nearly crashes into JFK Museum in Hyannis »

HYANNIS – A car reportedly nearly struck the JFK Museum building in Hyannis sometime after 10 AM Wednesday. A handrail was damaged but the building was left intact. No injuries were reported The post Vehicle nearly crashes into JFK Museum in Hyannis appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Two Motorcyclists Face Criminal Charges After Crash at Bourne Intersection »

BOURNE, MASSACHUSETTS – Two motorcyclists involved in a crash at the intersection of County Rd and Barlow’s Landing Rd on September 29, 2025, will face criminal charges, according to Bourne Police. The incident occurred at approximately 8:11 PM when Bourne Police and Bourne Fire Department responded…

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Centerville about 6 PM Tuesday. The crash happened at Strawberry Hill Road and Falmouth Road (Route 28). MedFlight was not immediately available so the victim was transported to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma alert.…

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Truck fire closes Sandwich Road in Bourne »

BOURNE – A truck fire temporarily shut down Sandwich Road near the Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School about 1:30 PM Tuesday. Bourne Police reported that there was no vehicle crash involved and no students were involved. The post Truck fire closes Sandwich Road in Bourne appeared first…

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Man airlifted from Wellfleet with severe hand injury »

WELLFLEET – A man reportedly suffered a crushing injury to his hand in Wellfleet Tuesday. According to reports, the victim was driven to the Wellfleet Fire Station where paramedics called for a MedFlight helicopter to land at the Marconi Station site to fly the him to an off-Cape trauma center.…

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Knife-Threat E-Bike Heist at JFK Museum: Suspect Swiftly Caught Blocks Away [HN Photos] »

            HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN photo notes] – A late-night robbery at the JFK Museum on Main Street left a young man shaken but relieved after Barnstable Police swiftly apprehended the suspect and recovered his stolen electric bicycle. The incident unfolded…

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Car collides with two motorcycles in Bourne »

BOURNE – A car reportedly collided with two motorcycles in Bourne sometime after 8 PM Monday. The crash happened on Barlow’s Landing Road at County Road. Both riders were transported to a hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. Bourne Police are investigating…

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Woman Suffers Severe Leg Injury When Car Slams into Hyannis Garage [HN photos] »

          HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – [HN photo notes] – A woman was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital after being hit by a vehicle Monday evening. Shortly after 6:00 p.m., police and firefighters responded to an address on Compass Circle for a woman possibly suffering a broken leg.…

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Firefighters have to extricate victim after traffic crash in Marstons Mills »

MARSTONS MILLS – A serious traffic crash was reported about 8:45 AM Monday in Marstons Mills. Firefighters had to use the Jaws of Life to free an occupant from the wreckage of the crash at the intersection of Oak Street and Great Hill Drive. That victim was taken to Cape Cod Hospital under a trauma…

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