Tuesday August, 18 2026 @ 11:54

Nature: Vehicle Accident w/Entrapment

Location: Long Neck Rd and Landing Rd , 19966

On Tuesday morning, August 18^th, the Indian River (80) and Lewes (82) fire companies were alerted for a vehicle accident with entrapment on Long Neck Road at Landing Road near the entrance to Pot Nets Seaside and Pot Nets Dockside.  Additional emergency alerts included the Sussex County Paramedics and the Mid Sussex Rescue Squad.  It was reported to be a two vehicle accident with possible entrapment.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Rescue 80 from the Oak Orchard facility, Engine 80 and Squad 80 from the Long Neck facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.

Emergency response crew assignments included vehicle stabilization, patient stabilization, traffic control, fluid and debris recovery and overall incident mitigation.

It appears that a Chrysler Pacifica and a Ford Explorer collided at the entrance to the two Pot Nets developments (Dockside and Seaside) causing substantial damage, occupant injury and entrapment as well.  Both drivers sustained injuries and transported to nearby medical facilities.

The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated the complete closure of Long Neck road for the duration of the incident.

The Delaware State Police are investigating.

Additional information may be obtained by viewing the following webpages:

1. WRDE News - https://www.coasttv.com/news/two-millsboro-men-hurt-in-long-neck-road-crash/article_24ddc3e5-df30-4457-82c8-297ba53f0b8b.html