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Driver critically injured after car crashes into Delaware creek; Lancaster Pike partially closed

By Jessica MacAulay

December 6, 2023 / 5:25 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia

BREAKING: Car crashes into creek in Wilmington, Delaware

WILMINGTON, Del. (CBS) -- A driver is seriously injured after their car went off the road and crashed into a creek in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a crash at Lancaster Pike and Hercules Road just before 4:30 p.m.

Delaware State Police posted on their X account that part of Lancaster Pike near Hercules Road was temporarily closed because of the crash.

⚠️ Traffic Alert- Wilmington ⚠️

Lancaster Pike in the area of Hercules Road is closed due to a serious crash. Please seek alternate routes of travel to avoid delays. pic.twitter.com/rdEK2aE0x2
— Delaware State Police (@DEStatePolice) December 6, 2023

Chopper 3 was over the scene of the crash just after 5 p.m.

Jessica MacAulay

Jessica MacAulay is a digital producer for CBSPhiladelphia.com. Jessica started out her career in broadcast journalism originally as an intern for CBS Philadelphia. She covers breaking news, local community and crime stories.