POCOMOKE CITY, Worcester County, Md., Oct. 25, 2026 — A crash with injuries closed part of Ocean Highway at Dividing Creek Road on Friday afternoon, October 23. The extent of the injuries has not been released.
The Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company (Station 100) was sent to the intersection shortly after 1 p.m. for a motor vehicle crash with injuries, the department reported. Pocomoke City EMS was also dispatched to the scene to treat anyone hurt.
Details on how many vehicles were involved, what caused the crash, and whether anyone was taken to a hospital have not been released. No information on charges or fault has been made public.
The crash remains under investigation. Authorities have not said whether the intersection was closed for an extended period or whether additional agencies responded beyond those listed in the initial dispatch.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
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What to Do After a Car Accident in Pocomoke City, MD
If you're involved in a crash in Pocomoke City, stay as calm as you can and check yourself and any passengers for injuries before doing anything else. Call 911 so emergency crews and law enforcement can respond and document the scene. Even if you feel fine, consider a medical evaluation in the hours afterward, since adrenaline can mask pain from soft-tissue injuries or concussions. Take photos if it's safe to do so, gather contact information from anyone involved or who witnessed the crash, and keep a copy of any official report filed by responding agencies. Giving yourself time to rest and following up with a doctor can make a real difference in recovery.
