Just In: Vehicle Burst Into Flames After Crashing Into Tree, Injuries Reported

Millsboro – At around 11:10 this morning rescue crews from the Millsboro Fire Company, along with Sussex County Medics, Delaware State Police and Trooper 2 responded to 24250 Indian Town Road for reports of a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

While en route to the scene crews learned that the vehicle had crashed into a tree and was on fire.

Upon their arrival crews reported that the patient was out of the vehicle and life-saving measures were be preformed.

Command reported that the vehicle was engulfed by fire and ordered the road closed.

It is believed that at least one patient was transported by ambulance to Nanticoke Hospital. Trooper 2 was recalled.

The Delaware State Police (DSP) issued the following statement: “Traffic Advisory-Millsboro-Indian Town Rd & Hudson Rd closed at this time due to crash”

Update: At around 1:40 DSP announced that the road had reopened.

This is a developing story.

 

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