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Sussex Co. Tow Truck Operator, 24, Killed In I-287 Crash, Officials Say
The victim was attempting to tow a vehicle involved in an initial accident near Harding Township.

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The victim was attempting to tow a vehicle involved in an initial accident near Harding Township.

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