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Three Hospitalized After Serious Crash In Newark

December 10, 2019 · By First State Update News Room

Newark – Just after 4:30 Tuesday afternoon rescue crews from Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder, along with New Castle County Medics were dispatched to East Chestnut Hill Road at Gender Road for a vehicle accident with entrapment.

When crews arrived they found two vehicles with heavy damage and three patients injuries. One patient was trapped for a short period of time, however, she was freed after about 10 minutes.

All three patients were transported to Christiana Hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening-injuries.

Aetna Chief Drew Bowerson was in command of the incident.

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