Driver Trapped After High Winds Knock Down Tree in Upper Saddle River

Photo courtesy of Mahwah Res1cue

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Upper saddle River NJ, the Upper Saddle River Fire Department swiftly responded to Weiss Road following reports of a motor vehicle accident involving a fallen tree and entrapment. The incident occurred when a tree toppled onto a vehicle traveling east on Weiss Road, causing power lines to collapse onto the vehicle and trapping the driver inside. Teams from both the Upper Saddle River Fire Department and Mahwah Fire Department Rescue 1 collaborated to extricate the driver safely, once the power to the downed lines was secured. Additional support was provided by the Upper Saddle River Fire Department, Saddle River Fire Department, Upper Saddle River EMS, and Hatzola EMS.

Later in the afternoon, around 2:15 PM, Rescue Co.1 was called into Upper Saddle River as mutual aid to assist with the entrapment situation. Upon arrival, Rescue 1’s crew, followed closely by Rescue Engine 117, joined efforts with the Upper Saddle River Fire Department to remove the fallen tree obstructing access to the injured driver. Utilizing hydraulic and battery-operated Hurst tools, the Mahwah crews worked efficiently to extricate the driver from the vehicle. Following the successful rescue operation, EMS personnel attended to the patient’s injuries and facilitated transportation to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

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