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Car Crushed In Montclair Crash, Driver Trapped Inside: MFD

First responders arrived at the scene to find two cars piled on each other – and someone trapped in the wreckage.

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Montclair firefighters rescued a trapped driver after a car crash on Nov. 13, 2025, authorities said. (Photos: Montclair Fire Department)
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(Photos: Montclair Fire Department)

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair first responders rescued a trapped driver after a car crash on Thursday, authorities said.

According to the Montclair Fire Department, emergency responders were dispatched to Valley Road and William Street after getting a call about a crash.

Crews arrived at the scene to find a SUV stacked on top of a sedan – and someone trapped in the wreckage.

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Firefighters quickly stabilized the vehicles and began extrication operations. The trapped occupant was safely freed and transferred to the Montclair Ambulance Unit for medical evaluation, authorities said.

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