Woman Airlifted to Hospital After I-95 Rollover in Delaware
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A woman in her late seventies sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a nearby hospital after the vehicle she was driving collided with the median and overturned on Interstate 95 in New Castle, Delaware, on Oct. 28. The incident prompted a swift response from emergency crews and underscores the potential dangers of highway travel.
Crash Details and Rescue Operation
The single-vehicle crash occurred shortly before 5 p.m. on the northbound lanes of I-95 near Airport Road. First responders arriving at the scene discovered a Chevrolet Traverse on its side, with the driver trapped inside.
According to officials, crews from the local fire department worked diligently to extricate the woman from the wreckage. Once freed, she was transferred to the care of the Delaware State Police Aviation team and transported by helicopter to a regional medical center for treatment.
Cause of the Incident and Injuries Sustained
A spokesperson with the Delaware State Police indicated that the Chevrolet Traverse initially impacted the center median before rolling over onto its left side. The driver was treated for a leg injury at the hospital. The extent of her other injuries remains unknown at this time.
This is a developing story, and further details will be released as they become available.
