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Overturned Tractor-Trailer on Route 17 in Rutherford Causes Major Delays

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Rutherford NJ, an overturned tractor-trailer on Route 17 in Rutherford led to significant traffic disruptions and lane closures on Tuesday afternoon, according to Rutherford Police Department and 511NJ. Both exit ramps from Rt. 17 South and Rt. 17 North that lead to Rt. 3 East were closed for approximately 3 to 5 hours due to a Motor Vehicle crash.

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Car Fire Erupts on Route 17 in Rutherford: Driver Escapes Safely

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Rutherford NJ, a car fire broke out on Route 17 southbound in Rutherford, on Thursday, February 13, at approximately 2:30 PM, engulfing the engine compartment of a four-door sedan.

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Rutherford Woman Charged with Aggravated Arson in Rutherford Apartment Fire

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Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of MARY ANNE HAMPL (DOB: 12/06/1961; single; unemployed) of Rutherford, NJ on arson-related charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit under the direction of Acting Chief Matthew Finck, and the Rutherford Police Department under the direction of Chief John Russo.

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Teen Driver Killed in Rutherford Crash

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Rutherford NJ, a 17 years old Bergen County teen driver died after striking a telephone pole and caught fire on Friday. According to Rutherford Police Chief John Russo who told Patch the vehicle, a two-door BMW Sedan, was traveling westbound on Marginal Road between Lincoln Avenue and Wheaton Place at 3 p.m.

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