First responders and bystanders stop to help woman after single vehicle slams into utility poles… [HN PHOTOS]
HYANNIS – The first people on scene found a woman down in the street, conscious and alert, but obviously upset and in pain.
At around 7:00 p.m. this evening, police and firefighters responded to Barnstable Road in front of Cape Mart for a truck crashed into a utility pole. The crash happened during a steady rain. Bystanders were already on scene trying to comfort the woman on the ground, outside of the driver’s side door.
Hyannis rescue arrived and transported the woman to Cape Cod Hospital. (Although banged up, she was expected to be okay.)
One of the poles was damaged and leaning over the scene. The proper utility company was notified to begin repairs.
The Barnstable Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Firefighters mitigate a fluid spill as EMTs hustle to help the patient.
IN OTHER NEWS:
HYANNIS – Police and firefighters responded to the Speedway gas station at Bearses Way and Route 28 last evening after a rental truck became wedged against one of the gas pumps. Nobody was hurt. The driver was reportedly trying to fuel up when she found herself in a jam. Police and firefighters closed off the area while the truck was carefully removed.
OTHER HN PHOTOS:
Barnstable patrolmen speak with a man complaining of facial bruising from an altercation behind the Dunkin Donuts on Rte. 132 Saturday evening. Officers had rescue respond to check him out. The combatants were known to one another. No arrests.
Multiple officers responded to the CCH emergency room entrance this morning for a report of someone fighting nursing staff. A man was taken into custody. Barnstable officers were still on scene investigating at the time of this report (3:35 a.m.).
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