Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley
Bear – Delaware State Police are currently on scene of a motor vehicle crash in which a dump truck has struck a utility pole, bringing wires down across the roadway.
As a result Wrangle Hill Road (DE 72), is closed between Red Lion Road (DE 71), and the railroad crossing, which is just west of Willamette Drive.
Delmarva Power crews are on scene, however the roadway is expected to closed for an extended period of time. Avoid the area and seek alternate routes of travel.
For updates on traffic conditions and road closure information click on the following link: http://www.deldot.gov/Traffic/travel_advisory/index.shtml#advisories
Further information will be released as it becomes available.
Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin
Released: 120517 0821