Serious Accident Closes Roads In Middletown, One Airlifted

Just after 1:45, Thursday afternoon rescue crews responded to Marl Pit Road at Dupont Parkway for a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries.

Arriving crews found one patient trapped. That patient was extricated from the vehicle and airlifted to Christiana Hospital suffering from serious injuries. It’s not clear at the state is anyone else was injured in the accident.

Delaware State Police issued the following statement:

Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on Marl Pit Road at Dupont Parkway (US 13). As a result, US 13 southbound will be closed for an extended period.

Motorists are urged to seek alternate routes of travel to avoid delays. This collision is in the early stages of the investigation. Additional details will be released once they become available.

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