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GREENWOOD, Sussex County, Del., Oct. 31, 2026 — Two people were hurt on Friday afternoon, October 30, in a two-vehicle crash at Rt 404 and Sand Hill Rd in Greenwood, according to a dispatch log for Sussex County.

The crash was reported around 5:13 p.m. with one person trapped inside a vehicle. Greenwood and Bridgeville fire companies responded along with EMS crews. A Delaware State Police aviation trooper was initially dispatched but was not used once ground crews reached the scene.

Crews arriving first confirmed entrapment and worked to free the trapped occupant, who was extricated at the scene. EMS personnel evaluated two patients. The extent of their injuries has not been released.

Traffic in the area was expected to be redirected while crews worked the crash. It is not known whether charges are expected or what led to the crash; that remains unconfirmed pending further information from investigators.

Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.

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This crash happened on Sand Hill Rd in Greenwood, DE. We cover crashes across Sussex County as they're reported, and you can browse the latest in our Sussex County accident reports.

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