Crime & Safety
Dump Truck Crashes Into Building In West Orange, Red Cross Responds With Aid
Volunteers assisted eight people in two families with temporary lodging, food, clothing and other immediate needs, the Red Cross reported.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — A dump truck crashed into a building in West Orange on Wednesday, authorities said.
According to the West Orange Fire Department, the vehicle struck a home on South Valley Road at the bottom of Walker Road, causing structural damage to the building.
The Red Cross New Jersey reported that volunteers responded to the scene, assisting eight people in two families with temporary lodging, food, clothing and other immediate needs.
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Our volunteers responded to an incident on S. Valley Road in #WestOrange, helping 8 people in 2 families with Red Cross emergency assistance for things like temporary lodging, food, clothing and other immediate needs.
— Red Cross New Jersey (@NJRedCross) September 10, 2025
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