A tragic sequence of events unfolded early this morning on Interstate 95, claiming one life and leaving multiple individuals injured. The incident occurred at approximately 2:35 a.m. near the southbound split with Interstate 495, causing significant disruption.
Initial reports indicate that paramedics may have stopped at the scene of a prior accident to render assistance when they became involved in a secondary collision. Upon their arrival, the paramedics reported being involved in a crash and being trapped in their vehicle Both medics sustained injuries and were transported to Christiana Hospital, where they are currently reported to be in stable condition, according to a department spokesperson.
Emergency response crews from the Minquas Fire Company, Christiana Fire Company, Belvedere Fire Company, and Minquadale Fire Company, alongside New Castle County Police, were dispatched to the scene.
The crash resulted in the death of one individual, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Additionally, a child was transported to AI DuPont Hospital for Children with injuries of unknown severity.
I-95 southbound at the I-495 split is closed while investigators work to determine the sequence of events leading to the collision.
The New Castle County Police Department has assumed responsibility for the investigation and is expected to release further updates as they become available.