Traffic & Transit
Firefighters Rescue Trapped Motorist After Rollover Crash In Montclair
Firefighters extracted a person from the overturned vehicle. The crash took place outside a local fire station.
MONTCLAIR, NJ — A rollover crash took place outside a fire station in Montclair earlier this week.
The incident unfolded Tuesday when firefighters at Station 2 heard the sound of a car crash outside the building on Valley Road. Firefighters immediately responded to the scene, finding an overturned car with a person trapped inside.
Here’s what happened next, according to the Montclair Fire Department:
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“Firefighters quickly stabilized the overturned car and began extrication efforts. Working efficiently and safely, the team freed the trapped occupant and transferred care to the Montclair Ambulance Unit for further medical evaluation.”
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