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1 child injured in day care bus crash near Delaware City

July 21, 2017 Delaware Free News

DELAWARE CITY, DELAWARE (7/21/2017) One child was injured when a day care bus collided with a pickup truck west of Delaware City on Thursday afternoon, Delaware State Police said. The crash […]

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3 hurt in multi-vehicle crash on Route 1 near Middletown

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 Delaware Free News

[soliloquy id=”22868″]   MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE (7/20/2017) A 5-vehicle crash on Route 1 east of Middletown injured three people and shut the southbound lanes for five hours Wednesday afternoon, the Delaware State Police […]

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Fuel spill shuts streets in Claymont

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 Delaware Free News

CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (7/19/2017) Hundreds of gallons of gasoline was spilled onto Philadelphia Pike when a wrong valve was opened on a gasoline tanker, according to reports from the scene. The spill […]

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Motorcyclist killed in I-95 crash is identified

July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 Delaware Free News

CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (7/17/2017) A motorcyclist killed in a crash Sunday night on northbound Interstate 95 that also involved several passenger cars has been identified, Delaware State Police said. The crash was […]

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Woman killed in bicycle, motorcycle crash on U.S. 13 is identified

July 16, 2017July 17, 2017 Delaware Free News

LAUREL, DELAWARE (7/16/2017) A 52-year-old Laurel woman was killed when her bicycle collided with a motorcycle on U.S. 13 east of Laurel, the Delaware State Police said this morning. The crash […]

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Motorcyclist injured in Wilmington crash with SUV

July 16, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/16/2017) A motorcyclist was in critical condition after colliding with an SUV in Wilmington on Saturday night, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened about 9 p.m. […]

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19-year-old Delaware man killed in Maryland motorcycle crash

July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 Delaware Free News

ELKTON, MARYLAND (7/13/2017) A 19-year-old Delaware man was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car on U.S. 40 (Pulaski Highway), the Maryland State Police said. The crash happened about 3:50 […]

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Pedestrian struck by SUV on Route 1

July 10, 2017July 10, 2017 Delaware Free News

FREDERICA, DELAWARE (7/10/2017) A 41-year-0ld Milford man was injured when he was struck by a vehicle while walking along Route 1 (Bay Road) south of Frederica, the Delaware State Police said Sunday. […]

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Fiery 5-vehicle crash snarls Interstate 295

July 7, 2017July 7, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (7/7/2017) A fiery five-vehicle crash caused major traffic problems on westbound Interstate 295 south of Wilmington this morning, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened about 8:40 […]

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50-year-old man dies in crash

July 5, 2017July 5, 2017 Delaware Free News

CANTERBURY, DELAWARE (7/5/2017) A 50-year-old Woodside man died Tuesday when his 1996 Chevrolet Corvette collided with another car east of Canterbury, the Delaware State Police said. The crash was reported at […]

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57-year-old man killed in SUV crash is identified

July 1, 2017July 2, 2017 Delaware Free News

SEAFORD, DELAWARE (7/1/2017) The name of a 57-year-old man killed when his SUV crashed and overturned on a curve east of Seaford has been released by the Delaware State Police. The […]

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24-year-old Newark man killed in motorcycle crash on Old Baltimore Pike

June 25, 2017June 26, 2017 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (6/25/2017) A 24-year-old Newark man died in the fiery crash of a motorcycle and a car on Old Baltimore Pike on Saturday, the Delaware State Police said. The crash happened […]

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24-year-old Harrington man dies after crash near Milford

June 24, 2017 Delaware Free News

MILFORD, DELAWARE (6/24/2017) A 24-year-old Harrington man has died from injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash northwest of Milford, the Delaware State Police reported Friday. The crash happened about 11:24 p.m. Sunday […]

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Woman, 22, trapped in N. DuPont Highway crash near Wilmington

June 22, 2017June 23, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/22/2017) A two-vehicle crash south of Wilmington trapped one person in a car for about 20 minutes, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened about 11:30 p.m. […]

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2 drivers cited in Chapman Road crash at University Plaza

June 19, 2017June 19, 2017 Delaware Free News

CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE (6/19/2017) Four people were taken to a hospital this morning after a crash on Chapman Road that overturned one vehicle and split another into two pieces, Delaware State Police […]

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Man killed in U.S. 40 crash in Bear is identified

June 19, 2017June 19, 2017 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (6/19/2017) A young driver faces vehicular homicide and DUI charges after a fatal crash on U.S. 40 in Bear, the Delaware State Police said. The collision happened about 2:35 […]

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7 injured when bus, car collide head-on in Bear

June 15, 2017 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (6/15/2017) The driver of a car was in critical condition after colliding head-on with a senior center bus in Bear on Wednesday, the New Castle County police said. A […]

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8-year-old boy in critical condition after Dover crash

June 12, 2017 Delaware Free News

DOVER, DELAWARE (6/12/2017) An 8-year-old boy is in critical condition following an SUV rollover crash in Dover on Sunday, city police said this morning. Three children, all not wearing seat belts […]

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Hockessin woman, 25, killed in crash

June 12, 2017June 12, 2017 Delaware Free News

HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (6/12/2017) A 25-year-old Hockessin woman died after a single-vehicle crash early today, the Delaware State Police said. The crash was reported at 12:39 a.m. on Lancaster Pike (Route 48) […]

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I-495 repairs to bring major delays

June 12, 2017June 12, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/12/2017) Motorists on Interstate 495 face lane closures and major delays next week as repairs begin on the bridge over the Christina River, the Delaware Department of Transportation announced. […]

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4 injured in I-495 crash in Claymont

June 11, 2017June 12, 2017 Delaware Free News

CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (6/11/2017) Four people were injured Saturday in a two-vehicle collision in Claymont, authorities said. The crash happened about 5:05 p.m. at southbound Interstate 495 and the Philadelphia Pike off […]

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Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash

June 9, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (6/9/2017) A 40-year-old man was in critical but stable condition after a motorcycle crash south of Wilmington on Thursday night, authorities said. The crash happened about 8 p.m. in […]

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Lane closure planned for Route 1

June 8, 2017 Delaware Free News

TOWNSEND, DELAWARE (6/8/2017) Road work will require a lane closure on Route 1 east of Townsend today. The Delaware Department of Transportation announced crews will be repairing an approach roadway joint […]

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Fiery truck crash shuts Lancaster Pike

June 5, 2017 Delaware Free News

HOCKESSIN, DELAWARE (6/5/2017) A dump truck carrying sand overturned this morning and caught fire, causing traffic problems on Lancaster Pike (Route 48), Delaware State Police said. The crash was reported at 6:43 a.m. […]

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2 cars in fiery crash on Tyler McConnell Bridge

May 31, 2017 Delaware Free News

GREENVILLE, DELAWARE (5/31/2017) Two cars collided head-on this morning on the Tyler McConnell Bridge in front of the DuPont Experimental Station, according to reports from the scene. One of the cars […]

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Power restored after outage darkens Wilmington traffic lights

May 27, 2017May 27, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/27/2017) Power has been restored after an outage that darkened traffic lights in parts of Wilmington for more than an hour this morning, city police report. The outage […]

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1 hurt in Route 141 motorcycle crash

May 24, 2017 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (5/24/2017) One rider was taken to a hospital after a motorcycle crash near New Castle this afternoon, according to reports from the scene. Two people were on the […]

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4 injured in school bus crash; car’s driver cited

May 22, 2017May 23, 2017 Delaware Free News

OGLETOWN, DELAWARE (5/22/2017) Four people were injured this morning in the crash of a school bus and passenger car, Delaware State Police said. The crash happened about 8:13 a.m. at Harmony Road […]

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Crash causes hazmat incident near Newark

May 22, 2017May 22, 2017 Delaware Free News

NEWARK, DELAWARE (5/22/2017) A crash involving two trucks caused a hazardous materials situation when one of the vehicles struck a building this morning, according to reports from the scene. The crash […]

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Lane closures planned for Route 1 on Sunday

May 19, 2017 Delaware Free News

TYBOUTS CORNER, DELAWARE (5/19/2017) Bridge inspection will require lane closures on northbound Route 1 south of Tybouts Corner on Sunday, the Delaware Department of Transportation announced. The bridge is over Red […]

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Man struck, killed by hit-and-run vehicle on I-95 is identified

May 13, 2017May 16, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/13/2017) A 53-year-old man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle on Interstate 95 in Wilmington early today, Delaware State Police said. The pedestrian crash was reported at 3:36 a.m. […]

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Flooding shuts road near New Castle

May 13, 2017May 13, 2017 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (5/13/2017) Flooding has closed a road near New Castle this morning. DelDOT crews placed barricades on Airport Road near the Sheraton Hotel, just off Interstate 95, around 9:30 […]

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Lancaster Pike head-on crash injures 2

May 7, 2017May 7, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/7/2017) Two drivers were injured Friday night in a head-on crash on Lancaster Pike west of Wilmington. The collision happened about 9:20 p.m. in the 4000 block, with both […]

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Pedestrian killed in Dunleith hit-and-run

May 7, 2017 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (5/7/2017) A 52-year-old man died after he was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle early today in the Dunleith community near New Castle, the New Castle County police said. […]

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Crane crash jams Route 1, traps driver after tire blowout

May 6, 2017May 8, 2017 Delaware Free News

BEAR, DELAWARE (5/6/2017) A crane overturned on Route 1 in Bear this morning, trapping the driver in the wreckage and jamming traffic on the highway in both directions for hours. Delaware […]

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Crash on U.S. 13

May 5, 2017May 5, 2017 Delaware Free News
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2 drivers trapped in Capitol Trail crash

May 5, 2017May 5, 2017 Delaware Free News

PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (5/5/2017) Two drivers were trapped in their vehicles after a station wagon and pickup truck collided Thursday on Capitol Trail (Route 2), according to reports from the scene. The […]

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Bicyclist, struck by minivan, is taken to hospital

May 3, 2017May 3, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (5/3/2017) A bicycle and minivan collided this evening near Wilmington, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened about 5:30 p.m. in the 3400 block of Lancaster Pike […]

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DelDOT truck in crash with semi-truck near New Castle

May 3, 2017May 3, 2017 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (5/3/2017) A DelDOT sign truck collided with a semi-truck near New Castle on Tuesday afternoon, according to reports from the scene. The wreck happened when the sign truck […]

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Fuel truck overturns on Capitol Trail

May 1, 2017 Delaware Free News

PIKE CREEK, DELAWARE (5/1/2017) A fuel truck overturned while backing out of a driveway on Capitol Trail (Route 2) this morning, according to reports from the scene. The crash happened about […]

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2 hurt in crash near New Castle

May 1, 2017 Delaware Free News

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE (5/1/2017) Two people were injured Sunday night when a pickup truck collided with a light pole and overturned near New Castle, according to reports from the scene. The crash […]

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32-year-old woman killed in SUV, tractor-trailer crash is identified

April 28, 2017April 28, 2017 Delaware Free News

DELMAR, DELAWARE (4/28/2017) A 35-year-old woman was killed Thursday afternoon when her SUV collided with a tractor-trailer east of Delmar, the Delaware State Police said. The crash was reported at 12:43 […]

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3 seriously hurt in Wilmington crash

April 25, 2017 Delaware Free News

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/25/2017) Three people were seriously injured in a crash in Wilmington this afternoon. The wreck involving a single car happened in the 500 block of S. Market St. City […]

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Pedestrian struck on U.S. 40 dies

April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 Delaware Free News

GLASGOW, DELAWARE (4/24/2017) A pedestrian struck by a car  in Glasgow on Sunday night has died, Delaware State Police said. The collision happened just after 8 p.m. at the Route 72 (Wrangle Hill […]

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2 killed in fiery Maryland head-on crash

April 24, 2017 Delaware Free News

ELKTON, MARYLAND (4/24/2017) Two people were killed Sunday night in a fiery collision five miles west of the Delaware state line, Maryland State Police said. The crash happened about 11:05 p.m. […]

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Maryland woman killed in crash near Greenwood

April 22, 2017April 25, 2017 Delaware Free News

GREENWOOD, DELAWARE (4/22/2017) A Maryland woman was killed Friday in a single-vehicle crash west of Greenwood. Delaware State Police said the victim, later identified as Brette F. Geller of Pikesville, Maryland, was eastbound […]

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Motorcyclist killed in crash was Laurel councilman, firefighter, paramedic

April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 Delaware Free News

GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE (4/21/2017) A 62-year-old man was killed Thursday when his motorcycle collided with a sport-utility vehicle west of Georgetown, the Delaware State Police said. The victim was Howard Alan Schweitzer, […]

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10 hurt in 10-vehicle crash on I-295

April 15, 2017April 15, 2017 Delaware Free News

[soliloquy id=”22032″]   WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (4/15/2017) Ten people were injured in a ten-vehicle pileup on westbound Interstate 295 south of Wilmington this morning, according to reports from the scene. The massive […]

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Man seriously injured in Route 1 SUV crash

April 14, 2017April 14, 2017 Delaware Free News

TOWNSEND, DELAWARE (4/14/2017) A 34-year-old Smyrna man was seriously injured in an SUV rollover crash on Route 1 near Townsend, authorities said. The two-vehicle crash happened about 7:05 p.m. Thursday between […]

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Man struck, killed by car on U.S. 13 is identified

April 10, 2017April 10, 2017 Delaware Free News

FELTON, DELAWARE (4/10/2017) A man walking onU.S. 13 along Felton’s eastern border was struck and killed by a car early today, the Delaware State Police said. The pedestrian fatality was reported […]

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