Sonic Booms From Fighter Jets Heard in Sussex County, No Emergencies

Sonic booms from fighter jets heard in Sussex County, no emergencies

Local police say they investigated reports of explosions Saturday morning in Seaford, but say the sound was due to sonic booms.

Sonic boom prompts explosion reports in Seaford

SEAFORD, Del. — Reports of possible explosions in the Seaford area were attributed to sonic booms caused by multiple jets flying overhead, according to the Seaford Police Department. In a statement posted to the department’s Facebook page, officials said several aircraft traveling at high speeds created sonic booms that were heard across the area. The loud noises led some residents to report potential explosions. Police said the reports were inv…