Major Crash Closes 273 in Newark Overnight

Early Wednesday morning, at approximately 2:32 a.m., rescue crews were dispatched to a vehicle accident reportedly involving a fire on Christiana Road (Route 273) between I-95 and Harmony Road in Newark.

Upon arrival, first responders determined that there was no entrapment, but found the patient critically injured. The individual was transported to Christiana Hospital, where in critical condition at time of transport.

As a result of the incident, Route 273 was closed during the early morning hours and may still impact the morning commute.

This is a developing story.

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