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Fatal crash in Bourne, Eastham crash; Hyannis crash; Power knocked out in Ptown

Fatal crash in Bourne
BOURNE - One person was killed another critically injured in a head-on crash in Bourne late Tuesday evening.

The crash happened about 11:15 on Sandwich Road near the Gallo Ice Rink.

Reports say one victim. 69-year old Lilija Berents of East Falmouth was ejected from her vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Firefighters using two sets of the Jaws of Life worked for over a half hour to free the second victim 51-year old Anthony Troiano of East Sandwich.

Medflight helicopters were unable to fly due to electrical storms in the area so Troiano (right), who is the town manager of Hopkinton, MA, was rushed to Tobey Hospital in Wareham and later transferred to Rhode Island Hospital. State Police are investigating the crash and say they believe Troiano was trying to pass another vehicle when his car struck Berents oncoming car head on. We'll bring you further details as we get them. Photo from town of Hopkinton web site.

2 seriously injured in Eastham crash
EASTHAM - Two young men were seriously injured when a vehicle struck a tree on Nauset Road sometime before 9 PM Tuesday evening. 21-year old Evan Thayer of Eastham and 23-year old Richard Laine of Harwich were taken to Cape Cod Hospital by Eastham Welflleet ambulances. The crash is under investigation by Eastham Police. Further details were not immediately available. 

Man arrested in Falmouth stabbing
FALMOUTH - Falmouth Police arrested a man in connection with a stabbing Monday evening. Police were called to the Great Bay Motel on Teaticket Highway about 8:40 PM. 45-year old Charles Ofria of Falmouth was charged with armed assault with intent to murder, armed assault in a dwelling and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The victim a 49-year old ma was rushed to Falmouth Hospital and later transferred to Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. He reportedly claims Ofria attacked him with the knife first. EMTs also reportedly treated Ofria at the scene. Ofria was arraigned in Falmouth District Court Tuesday morning. It was the second stabbing of the day in Falmouth. A 17-year old was found stabbed early Monday morning on East Falmouth Highway.

Crash jams traffic in Hyannis
HYANNIS - A crash in Hyannis caused major delays during the afternoon commute. The crash happened about 4 PM at Route 28 and Old Strawberry Hill Road when this car collided with a van. Rescuers checked one of the drivers but no injuries were reported. Barnstable Police are investigating. Further details were not immediately available. Photo courtesy of Frank Paparo. 

Power knocked out in Provincetown
PROVINCETOWN - Power was cut to all of Provincetown Tuesday afternoon. NStar contractors are doing a major upgrade of service in the town. Its believed an issue with that ongoing work accidentally created a surge that automatically cut the town circuit out around 12:30 PM. Power was restored about a half hour later. 

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