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Oakland NJ, a single-vehicle crash on Monday, March 31, at the intersection of Allen Drive and Franklin Avenue resulted in significant damage to a home after the driver reportedly suffered a medical episode behind the wheel.
Continue reading Driver Suffers Medical Episode, Crashes Into Oakland Home
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Wyckoff NJ, a tragic incident occurred in which a 79-year-old woman lost her life in a fire that consumed a home on Meer Avenue. Here are the key details:
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Oakland NJ, at approximately 2:40 this afternoon, Franklin Lakes Fire Department Chief 330, 340 and Rescue 3 were requested into Oakland at Franklin Lakes Road and Bauer Drive for a vehicle off the road with entrapment. Crews assisted Oakland Fire Department in stabilizing the vehicle and extricating the driver. The patient was removed and turned over to Oakland First Aid Squad for transport to a local hospital. Companies cleared the scene within the hour. Great work by all on scene.
Continue reading Driver Extricated After Vehicle Crash leaves Driver Trapped in Oakland
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Oakland NJ, Oakland Police, Oakland Fire Department, Oakland EMS, and Franklin Lakes EMS responded to aid the victims of a Wednesday afternoon, 10/17, rollover crash in front of 392 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland. A total of four (4) vehicles were involved in the collision, including a marked Oakland police SUV, which appeared to have been parked when it was hit. Two (2) victims were transported by ambulance to Chilton Medical Center, three (3) other victims refused medical aid, Multiple tow trucks were required to remove wreckage from the scene.