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Crash Flips BMW, Downs Live Wires Near Route 80 Ramp In Hackensack (Photos)

A crash in Hackensack left one car overturned and an electric pole down early Friday, Aug. 2, firefighters said.

At the scene.

At the scene.

Photo Credit: Hackensack FD

Live wires were in the roadway when firefighters arrived at the scene around 7 a.m. at Polifly Road and Route 80, the city's fire department said.

Photos at the scene show a BMW on its side.

The driver of vehicle that rolled over self-extricated prior to fire department’s arrival. Firefighters provided first aid and secured the scene with assistance from police. 

One patient was taken to Hackensack Medical Center as a precaution, PSE&G electric was requested to respond to the scene. PSE&G secured the power so that the overturned car could be removed.

The operation was expected to take several hours, firefighters said.

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