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Car Carrier Overturns Along 301 Tuesday
Emergency responders dispatched after tractor trailer leaves roadway in New Castle County
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Officials have released details surrounding a crash involving a car carrier along Route 301 northbound on Tuesday. New Castle County officials said emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at approximately 5:00 p.m. after reports that a tractor trailer had left the roadway. The driver of the tractor trailer, described as a 30-year-old male, was evaluated at the scene and declined transportation to a hospital. A 50-year-old male bystander sustained lacerations while attempting to assist the driver prior to the arrival of emergency personnel and also declined transport for further medical care.
Why it matters
Route 301 is a major thoroughfare in New Castle County, Delaware, and incidents like this can cause significant traffic disruptions and safety concerns for motorists and bystanders in the area.
The details
The response included personnel from New Castle County Paramedics, Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown, the New Castle County Hazmat Team, and the New Castle County Surface Water Rescue Team. Delaware State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
- The incident occurred on Tuesday at approximately 5:00 p.m.
The players
30-year-old male
The driver of the tractor trailer involved in the crash.
50-year-old male
A bystander who sustained lacerations while attempting to assist the driver prior to the arrival of emergency personnel.
New Castle County Paramedics
Emergency responders who were dispatched to the scene.
Volunteer Hose Company of Middletown
Emergency responders who were dispatched to the scene.
New Castle County Hazmat Team
Emergency responders who were dispatched to the scene.
New Castle County Surface Water Rescue Team
Emergency responders who were dispatched to the scene.
Delaware State Police
Investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and the quick response of emergency personnel in addressing accidents on major roadways like Route 301 in New Castle County.
