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HAWTHORNE, NJ — A serious multi-vehicle crash on Route 208 southbound near Utter Avenue in Hawthorne on Wednesday afternoon, August 20, left one driver trapped inside a rolled-over sedan and sent at least two people to local hospitals.
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GLEN ROCK, NJ — Emergency crews rushed to the scene of a single-vehicle rollover crash on Andover Terrace in Glen Rock Saturday evening, August 16, after an Audi SUV overturned in the roadway.\
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Glen Rock, NJ — July 29, 2025: A three-vehicle chain-reaction crash significantly slowed southbound traffic on Route 208 near the Harristown Road exit late Tuesday afternoon, according to local authorities.
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Glen Rock NJ, a serious early morning collision on Monday, February 24, at the intersection of Harristown Road and Maple Avenue in Glen Rock, NJ, left one driver trapped inside her vehicle, requiring an emergency rescue operation.
Continue reading Two-Vehicle Crash in Glen Rock Leaves Driver Trapped, Requires Firefighter Rescue
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Glen Rock NJ, late Sunday evening, January 5, firefighters in Glen Rock demonstrated heroic efforts, rescuing an unconscious individual from a burning single-family home on Birchwood Road. The victim, unresponsive upon being carried out of the smoke-filled residence, was given CPR at the scene before being rushed to The Valley Hospital by ambulance.
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Glen Rock NJ, Route 208 through Hawthorne and Glen Rock saw significant traffic delays early Wednesday afternoon, December 11, following a dramatic rollover crash. A white Cadillac SUV, traveling southbound between the Lincoln Avenue and Harristown Road exits, flipped onto its roof, prompting an emergency response.
Continue reading Traffic Snarls on Route 208 After SUV Rollover Accident
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Glen Rock NJ, early Thursday afternoon on November 7th, a Volvo SUV collided with a cluster of utility poles at the intersection of Route 208 northbound and Harristown Road in Glen Rock. The driver sustained minor injuries, while one of the poles in the cluster was significantly damaged. Thankfully, no loss of utility services was reported following the incident.
Continue reading Minor Injuries After SUV Crashes into Utility Poles on Route 208 in Glen Rock
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Glen Rock NJ, early on Sunday morning, November 3, a fire broke out on the second floor of a single-family home on Andover Terrace in Glen Rock, originating in a clothes dryer. Fortunately, the blaze was contained quickly, limiting damage to the dryer itself and the immediate surrounding area.
Continue reading Quick Response Contains Sunday Morning Fire in Glen Rock Home
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Glen Rock NJ, a homeowner in Glen Rock was hospitalized for smoke inhalation following a minor kitchen fire late Tuesday afternoon, September 3rd. The incident occurred at a home near the intersection of Boulevard and Cornelia Place. Glen Rock Fire Department responded after an off-duty Hawthorne firefighter reported seeing heavy smoke coming from the single-family residence.
Continue reading Minor Kitchen Fire in Glen Rock Leads to Smoke Inhalation Injury
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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, an adult and two dogs made a safe escape from a smoky structure fire that broke out early Friday afternoon, July 26, in Glen Rock. The fire reportedly originated in the second-floor bathroom ceiling of a single-family home on Nottingham Road. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
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Glen Rock NJ, on February 16th at 9:33 AM,Glen Rock Police Patrols and EMS were dispatched to the Glen Rock Dog Park on Doremus Avenue in response to a 9-1-1 report of a person bitten by a dog. Upon arrival, it was found that a Wyckoff woman, who was with her dog at the dog park, was bitten by a pit bull mix belonging to a Prospect Park woman. The responding officers and EMTs provided first aid and the victim was transported by ambulance to the emergency room at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood.
Continue reading Glen Rock Park Dog Bite Victim Rushed to Valley Hospital
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Glen Rock NJ, A two (2) vehicle late Saturday morning, 12/16, collision at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Rodney Street, Glen Rock resulted in the rollover of a Honda SUV, whose probationary driver was transported by a Glen Rock EMS ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center’s main campus for treatment of minor injuries. A hydraulic lift tow truck righted the vehicle and removed it from the scene. Glen Rock Police, Glen Rock Fire Department, and Glen Rock EMS responded to the incident.
Continue reading Probationary Driver Involved in Glen Rock Rollover Crash
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Glen Rock NJ, the driver of a tractor trailer allegedly disregarded a stop sign while exiting Route 208 southbound at Harristown Road, Glen Rock on Friday evening, 11/03, and collided with a sedan carrying at least three (3) occupants. Glen Rock EMS reported three (3) injuries at the scene, with two (2) victims requiring ambulance transportation to Hackensack University Center’s main campus. The wrecked sedan was removed from the scene by a flatbed tow truck. Fair Lawn Police assisted Glen Rock Police with traffic control.
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Glen Rock NJ, The driver of an older model Volkswagen Jetta was transported by ambulance to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center after sustaining injuries in a Thursday afternoon, 08/31, collision on Route 208 northbound at Harristown Road, Glen Rock. The demolished vehicle was towed from the scene. Glen Rock Police and Glen Rock EMS responded to the incident.
