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to pick up the debris. beginning with one van on the scene, and another vehicle right there. and i am told that's the vehicle the infant was in. and over here you see what is left of a camper. look at all of the debris. told that the camper was towed by an s.u.v. in total one infant flown to cooper hospital and an adult taken by ambulance to cooper hospital and eight people were also transported to the hospital. and those eight people we arehold told from non-life threatening injuries. this video taken by chopper 6 hd, this accident happened just after 3:00 this afternoon on 2006 near route 38 between 38 and woodlane road. we are told two work advance involved in the crash, and also by the work advance, the s.u.v. towing a camper also involved. and you can also see the vehicle was involved. we are told that the vehicle again carrying the infant. and there was glass in the front
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that was crashed and it may have injured the infant and that's the serious injuries that the infant sustained. 206 shutdown until a short time ago as the emergency crews tended to the victims. and the crews say the victim had injuries from the glass. on the ground you see the amount of debris left behind from the crash. and multiple crew from pemberton and the state police working to clean up the scene. and back out live you see the kr crews working out here and 206 is open. and that's where the intersection of 38 is. this time of take on a friday, this is when the area is packed, people head to long beach island and other shore points and up to 206. 206 now moving and 38 reopened. and giving you an idea of the amount of injuries, one infant flown to the hospital and
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another person taken by ground, and eight people taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. annie mccormick for channel 6 "action news." and the police investigating a mysterious death in a philadelphia hotel room and the boyfriend of a hollywood actress. and we are live in old city with the details. >> his name is matt bendik the boyfriend of "glee" actress it becca tobin. and the police are investigating but at this point do not suspect foul play. >> he was unresponsive. at that point the medics were called to the location around 1:17 p.m. yet. >> a hotel monaco housekeeper kept him in his bed in a t-shirt and shorts, no evidence of fall play or drugs or drug pair
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- -- -- and the actress has no comment at this time. and bendik arrived here for business and set to fly home today, reportedly own nightclubs across the down -- country. >> they are conducting interviews of witnesses and anyone to get background information. >> there does not appear to be anything suspicious in the room. he was laying on the bed had on a t-shirt and shorts. they will know more when the autopsy is completed and that could be done in the next day or so. the medical examiner's office awaits the toxicology test, that could take several months. live in old city, chad pradelli, channel 6 "action news." >> thank you.
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philadelphia police released new surveillance video in connection with yesterday's robbery and shooting outside of a north philadelphia pharmacy. the police say two suspects, one in a gold or tan ford to totore -- tore -- taurus. and the driver in the taurus pulled a gun and shot the delivery man and both tried to grab the keys. and both fled empty-handed and the driver expected to be ok. and the date set for the auction ever the revel casino hotel. the date is august 6 subject to the bankruptcy court approval. and bankruptcy for the second time, they have only been open two years but revel with more than $447 million in secured debt and just $9 million in cash. wilmington step council
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voted to reduce the fire department staff to eight, and that cuts the funding by more than $500,000. council says the eight positions are vacant and it will not affect the fire response time or reduce safety. and others say it will lead to stationhouse closures. and it looks like the weekend will be a summer treat. looking live over center city you see the skyline, only a slight humidity today and tonight enjoying cooler weather. and meteorologist adam joseph outside of our studioles with -- studios and what we can expect. >> and looking at the numbers across the region, pretty easy to take. 81 allentown, 84 reading.
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and millville 77 degrees. that is not because of the sea breeze bought because of a downpour passing through downtown millville along 55. so many folks heading to the story from philadelphia or northern new jersey, heading towards stone harbor and sea isle city along 55 and eventually 47 it is wet in spots. no lightning strikes, but that is the only downpour in the entire region. most of the activity from yesterday and last night well off to the north and east. the high pressure coming in from burlington and the high is squashing clouds. and 86 at 7:00, 83 at 8:00. dry at 9:00 at 8 0 degrees and upper 70s later. and temperatures in the upper 80s, but not as humid and comfortable out. and on sunday, very muggy as the
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humidity spikes yet again. there could be a spotty thunderstorm in the afternoon, especially northern areas with temperatures again in the upper 80s. when we come back we talk about the seven-day forecast a little stormy next week and the very chilly temperatures for july in the search-day. it doesn't matter which basketball team you cheer for, everybody is buzzing about lebron james. he announced he says leaving miami and returning to the cleveland cavaliers. "action news" sports reporter jeff skversky with the full story. >> how about this. lebron says he always knew he would go to cleveland and finish his career, he just didn't know when. ment turn of events and lebron james and the cleveland cavaliers kissed and made up. four years after lebron left for miami and the cav's owner ripped him in a nasty letter they worked it out. getting back together. king james returns to where it all started, in cleveland.
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and lebron james breaks the newspapers in an essay to "sports illustrated." my relationship with northeast ohio is bigger than basketball. i didn't realize that four years ago, i do now. i looked at other teams but i wasn't going to leave miami for anywhere except cleveland. and the more time passed the more it felt right this is what makes me happy. in northeast ohio nothing giving, earning is earned. i am ready to accept the challenge i'm coming home. >> and analyst smith says he understand his decision to return home. >> two times you ended up an nba champion. you went there you fulfilled your destiny and you apieced them at the same time. so you didn't cheat them. you gave it all you had. you showed up, you got it done. and you walked away and added two championships to the franchise of the miami heat.
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and you owe them nothing. some same you owe cleveland everything because it's home. >> and lebron said my goal is to win as many titles as possible, but most important bringing one back to ohio. and going back to cleveland, and a turn of events, going back home. >> kiss and make up, i like that, thank you. and read more about lebron's return to cleveland on the 6abc news app. a link to the essay you can read yourself. and read reaction from other athletes and the heat and cavalier's owners. and the app is free for apple and android devices. and what is going on on a busy friday night. >> a lot of drivers are trying to go back home and running into delays. along 202 a nasty crash by route 100. the vehicles involved mostly on the median of the roadway, but you have the emergency crews in
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the left lanes in both directions. this is the northbound side headed towards boot road, the southbound side also quite heavy as you come down along 202. and if you are out and about on the pennsylvania turnpike the westbound side three miles west of valley forge a bad crash injured some people blocking the right lane and shoulder. and it is causing some slowing. and the schuylkill expressway westbound approaching 202 and king of prussia they are in the process of pushing it off to the side. and heavy delays off the blue route through 202. and many shore bound the southbound of 42 jammed across the walt whitman bridge. and southampton burlington county traffic getting by on 206. if you want to avoid the activity, smithville or birmingham road are possible alternates. we will check it again in the
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next half-hour. and on "action news" tonight a familiar killing six family members collapses in court and the dramatic hearing next. >> and how a local family is using a bike-a-thon to fight cancer. and ali gorman with their story. and checking back in with meteorologist adam joseph about the weekend. we will all be right back.
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>> the texas man accused of killing six members of his ex-wife's family collapsed twice in court today as the judge detailed his alleged crime. ron lee haskill is charged with killing steven and katie stay and four of their children when they wouldn't tell him where he could find his ex-wife. and the couple's 15 year old survived and managed to call 911. and 3,000 cyclists hitting the road for the bike-a-thon raiding millions -- raising millions of dollars for support and cancer research. >> and talking to one of the bikers and why he rides. >> a young biker. a fourth-grader who two years
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ago learned about cancer and decided he wanted to do something to help find the cure. and he will be riding his third bike-a-thon with his father. >> feet on his pedals and wind in his face and his father by his side, this is what makes cameron humphries happy and it is helping others. two years ago when his great grandfather, papa bill was fighting cancer cameron wanted to fight. he asked his dad if they could ride in the american cancer society's bike-a-thon. >> as a father how do you say no to an 8-year-old at the time that wants to do a good cause for the community. >> that year they road 21 miles and cameron raised $1,000 for the american cancer society. last year they road again, the 65-mile course. this year they will be riding the bike-a-thon's longest distance, 101 miles. as for fundraising --
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>> this year so far i raised $2,330. >> it feels good because i know it is doing it for a good cause. it is helping people. and with enough money they can find a cure. >> and this year he is supporting his great grandmother and his friend, alec, a fellow fourth-grader currently battling leukemia. >> you have to be the mom first. >> his mom admits he is worried about cameron riding a long distance, but he will be with his dad and his team. overall -- >> i am just have i proud of him. i was proud of how he is a genuine positive kid wanting to do good for other people. >> and cameron's father said if it is too hot or difficult they will scale back the distance. there is still time to sign up for the bike-a-thon. ride three different distances, and starting times and places.
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>> amazon taking another step towards making deliveries with drones. the online retailer has officially asked the federal aviation administration for permission to use drones as part of its plan to deliver packages to customers. amazon wants to cut delivery time to 30 minutes or less with these drones. in the request letter, amazon said the aerial vehicles can travel 50 miles an hour and carry loads up to five pounds. the f.a.a. currently only allows hobbyists to fly drones. multiple awards handed out
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at a south jersey car dealership today, but not one had to do with what is on the lot. instead, bravery and patriotism. a world war ii veteran and others there at cherry hill dodge. and one receiving a service medal, combat medal and award for his service in the battle of the bulge.bat medal and award the urban league honoring graduates at the forum today. the six-month program teaching leadership skills in the workplace and community. and the president
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>> time for the accuweather forecast at the "action news" big board and meteorologist adam joseph in. what's up for the weekend? >> it is going to be perfect pretty much across the board here as we go through your saturday, and most of sunday. for most of us late on sunday there could be downpours north and west, the flavor of the weekend is dry and seasonable temperatures. as we look at the numbers 81 in allentown, 84 reading and trenton. and 82 dover. along the shore a sea breeze temperatures in the lower 70s. the sea breeze not strong enough
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to push into millville the reason they dropped is a quick downpour passing through millville and along part of route 55 for the shore-goers driving north-to-south here. along silver run road and narrow lane between the two is where the downpours south of millville and north and west of port elizabeth. no lightning strikes but slowly pushing to the south and releasing a brief amount of heavy rain. satellite and radar, most of the eastern half of the country very quiet after a stormy couple of days. high pressure right now in northern new england and the winds around the high are clock-wise it is wrapping off the water keeping the sea breeze going this evening, on saturday and again on sunday. if your heading out this evening for a barbecue, if not, maybe call a friend and say can i crash a bash -- barbecue. and with the lower humidity it
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is easier to stand next to the grill and cook up something good this evening. speaking of that, fairly comfortable temperatures overnight. 62 millville, 67 wilmington. overall clouds and stars upstairs and futuretracker showing tomorrow temperatures upper 80s north and west. and the sea breeze 2:30 at the shore mid 70s. although no extreme heat or humidity we have an air quality alert day, ozone action day, groups that are sensitive to the weather that tends to sway towards air quality limit outdoor activities because of a lack of wind and why it will be a little stagnant in the delaware vaelley. the 5day at five forecast sunday more humid and 89. more uncomfortable outside.
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and forth and west could be a spotty storm. very unsettled monday into tuesday upper 80s into 90s. and wednesday, gradual clearing and high of 80 degrees. and the seven-day in the next half-hour. >> thank you. and how much more to come at 5:00. local groups rally as the conflict in the middle east continues. what the prime minister is saying about the continued firefight up next. and concerns about laundry packets getting into the hands of children. and an expensive
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♪ "action news" continues with meteorologist adam joseph, jamie apody, rick williams and monica malpass. >> hello again. here's what is happening on "action news" tonight. the fighting continues on the gaza strip and israeli's prime minister says he will not back down. live with reaction from local rallies. plus, a consumer safety alert for you.
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concern about the small laundry detergent packets getting into the hands of your children. and nba superstar lebron james announces he's going home to the cavaliers. the latest on how he made his decision and the reaction. and now the details.e his israel's prime minister says there is no end in sight to the military operation against militants in the gaza strip. benjamin netanyahu says despite national pressure israel will continue what he says is a determined effort to stop rocket fire against the country. one of those rockets hit a gas station in southern israel, causing a massive explosion injuring at least one person. netanyahu says the air strikes hit targets since tuesday killing more than 100 people. and john rawlins live outside of the consulate in center city where separate
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