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Tractor Trailer Blocks Glen Rock Rail Road Crossing

Tractor Trailer Blocks Glen Rock Rail Road Crossing

Photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page

July 28,2017

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Glen Rock NJ, A tractor trailer hauling an over sized load through Glen Rock on Thursday afternoon, 07/27,was unable to successfully clear a grade level NJ Transit railroad crossing on Rock Road before warning gates lowered and hit the tractor. Two (2) Glen Rock Police uniformed patrol supervisors who were escorting the vehicle ordered the truck driver to back up off of the tracks to avoid a potential train vs. truck collision. The damaged warning gate was repaired by a NJ Transit Maintenance of Way technician, at which time train traffic was resumed. The over sized vehicle was backed westward on Rock Road to Main Street in order that it could continue on its way to Paramus. A NJ Transit Emergency Services Unit also responded to the scene. No injuries were reported by the truck driver. At least two (2) NJ Transit Bergen Line trains were significantly delayed due by the incident.

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One thought on “Tractor Trailer Blocks Glen Rock Rail Road Crossing

  1. Close Rock Road!
    Make it one way.
    Make it a walking plaza.
    Lower the speed limit to 25.

    If we can save just one life it would be worth it.

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