Tuesday, February 28, 2017

6 people injured in crash involving DART bus and two cars in Newport, Delaware.





Six people were injured after a crash in Newport, Delaware. (WPVI)

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 12:05AM
NEWPORT, Del. (WPVI) -- At least six people were injured after a crash involving a DART bus in Newport, Delaware.

It happened around 5:50 p.m. Monday on I-95 southbound just south of Route 141.

Police say the crash involved two vehicles and the bus.

Six people were taken to Christiana Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities are continuing to investigate.

Traffic was reduced from six lanes to two in the area due to the wreckage and investigation.


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DELAWARE (WTXF) - Delaware State Police are currently investigating a 3 vehicle crash which injured six people. 


The initial investigation has determined that the crash occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m. on I-95 southbound just south of DE Rt. 141, New Castle, and involves two passenger vehicles and a DART bus.

As a result of the crash, six people have been injured and have been transported to local hospitals. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening at this time.

The southbound lanes of I-95 south of Rt. 141 have been closed to traffic and commuters are asked to find alternate routes of travel. The investigation into this crash is in its early stages.