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Backhoe Hits Overpass, Topples Onto Route 17

A backhoe towed on a trailer hit an overpass and fell onto southbound Route 17 in Ridgewood early Wednesday afternoon.

A state DOT crew was expected to check the Linwood Avenue overpass for damage.

A state DOT crew was expected to check the Linwood Avenue overpass for damage.

Photo Credit: Boyd A. Loving for DAILY VOICE

A woman's vehicle was damaged, but no serious injuries were reported following the mishap at the Linwood Avenue overpass around 1:15 p.m.

Police initially stopped all traffic on the southbound highway before opening a lane.

Village firefighters responded to clean up a fuel spill and a state Department of Transportation was summoned to inspect the bridge.

Meanwhile, police awaited a heavy wrecker.

The tractor-trailer driver pulled into the Stop & Shop parking lot.

Boyd A. Loving took photos and contributed to this account.

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