A 30-year-old man was critically injured early Tuesday morning after the box truck he was driving crashed into a utility pole near Delaware City, leaving him trapped inside the wreckage for approximately 40 minutes.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Red Lion Road and South Dupont Highway at approximately 5:05 a.m. on November 3, 2026, following reports of a motor vehicle collision.
Arriving crews found the driver heavily trapped inside the truck, requiring an extensive extrication operation to free him from the damaged vehicle.
New Castle County Paramedics treated the man for a significant leg injury and possible internal injuries. Once freed, he was transported by Christiana Fire Company ambulance to Christiana Hospital in critical condition.
Personnel from the Delaware City, Port Penn and Christiana fire companies responded to the scene, along with New Castle County Paramedics and Delaware State Police.
Delaware State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.