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Firefighters Deploy Hydraulic Tools to Rescue Trapped Driver in Washington Township Rollover

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Dramatic Rescue: Firefighters Use Jaws of Life to Free Driver in Washington Township Rollover

potos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Late Saturday afternoon, the quiet intersection of Van Emburgh Avenue and Washington Avenue became the scene of a high-stakes rescue operation. A violent two-vehicle collision resulted in a Nissan Rogue flipping onto its side, leaving the driver trapped within the wreckage.

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Jaws of Life Deployed: Hasbrouck Heights Firefighters Stage Dramatic Route 17 Rescue

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Franklin Ave Traps Unconscious Driver; Wood-Ridge Fire Department Provides Crucial Mutual Aid

photos courtesy of the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – An intense extrication operation unfolded late Friday night, October 10th, on Route 17 North at the intersection of Franklin Avenue following a serious multi-vehicle accident. The incident required the immediate deployment of specialized rescue equipment and a critical mutual aid response, underscoring the vital teamwork among Bergen County first responders.

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Six Injured — Including Child — in Two Fair Lawn T-Bone Crashes Within One Hour

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photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

FAIR LAWN, NJ — Two serious T-bone motor vehicle crashes occurred within just one hour and less than half a mile apart in Fair Lawn on Friday evening, August 8, leaving six people injured, including a young child. Authorities say at least five of the victims were hospitalized, with some requiring emergency extrication using the Jaws of Life.

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