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Marion Police Crack Down on Speeding With New Traffic Campaign
MARION (WBSM) — The Marion Police Department is launching an enhanced traffic campaign to counter the recent rise in speeding and reckless driving throughout town. Starting July 22, Marion Police will have additional officers patrolling the roads, enforcing local speed limits and cracking down on distracted driving. "Speeding and...
Marion Fire Crew Responds to Garbage Truck Engulfed in Flames
MARION (WBSM) — Marion firefighters responded to a garbage truck fire Thursday afternoon. At around 12:37 p.m. on July 18, fire crews were dispatched to the intersection of Front Street and Washburn Park Road. Upon arrival, crews discovered the garbage truck, fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG) and engulfed...
Traffic crash leaves vehicle on its roof in Falmouth
FALMOUTH – A traffic crash left a vehicle on its roof in Falmouth. The collision happened on West Falmouth Highway (Route 28) near Palmer Avenue about 8:10 AM Sunday. One person was extricated and transported to St. Luke’s Hospital trauma center in New Bedford. Falmouth Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Further details were not immediately available.
Motorcyclist airlifted after crash in Mashpee
MASHPEE – A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash in Mashpee sometime after 7 PM. The collision happened in the area of 100 Great Neck Road North. The victim was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital trauma center in New Bedford. The crash is under investigation by Mashpee Police.
Damaged Vineyard Wind Turbine Deteriorates Further
NANTUCKET –Vineyard Wind says a significant part of the remaining damaged wind turbine blade at its farm south of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket detached on Thursday morning. Vineyard Wind said a fleet of vessels is working to remove debris from the site. Crews have also been on Nantucket...
Vehicle fire slows traffic at busy Mashpee intersection
MASHPEE – A pickup truck caught fire sometime after 4 PM in Mashpee. It happened on Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151) at Old Barnstable Road. No injuries were reported. Traffic delays were reported in the area until the fire was put out and the vehicle towed. Cape Wide News...
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