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Harrington Park NJ, a tragic incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when a CSX freight train struck and killed a pedestrian near La Roche Avenue and Semmens Road.
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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, October 6th proved to be a hectic day for the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department, as they responded to several emergencies, including a tire change gone wrong and two significant car accidents.
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Glen Rock NJ, a serious three-vehicle collision occurred on Thursday morning, August 15, at the intersection of Ackerman Avenue and Rock Road in Glen Rock, resulting in injuries to all three drivers involved. The crash, which took place during the morning commute, left two of the drivers with serious injuries. They were quickly transported by separate ambulances to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus for treatment.
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Glen Rock NJ, on Tuesday afternoon, June 25th, a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Ackerman Avenue and Rock Road in Glen Rock resulted in non-life-threatening injuries for four individuals, including a child.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County officials established the Bergen County EMS in February to address the volunteer shortage at the local level, a situation exacerbated by the challenges posed by the COVID pandemic. Some community-based emergency medical services had to cease operations due to the declining number of volunteers, and the county-operated ambulances have stepped in to address the gap.
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