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Heroes: Civilians, Police Unite To Rescue Struck Teen Pinned Beneath Car

Civilians teamed up with police to rescue a teenage girl who was struck and pinned beneath a vehicle Tuesday in North Bergen's Racetrack neighborhood, witnesses said.

The victim was struck near a bus stop at the corner of Palisade Plaza and Woodcliff Avenue outside James J. Braddock Park shortly before 4:30 p.m. May 14.

The victim was struck near a bus stop at the corner of Palisade Plaza and Woodcliff Avenue outside James J. Braddock Park shortly before 4:30 p.m. May 14.

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Jerry DeMarco

The victim, believed to be 15, was struck near a bus stop at the corner of Palisade Plaza and Woodcliff Avenue outside James J. Braddock Park shortly before 4:30 p.m. May 14, they said.

Citizens with floor jacks assisted township police in lifting the vehicle and getting her out.

An ambulance took her to the trauma center at Hackensack University Medical Center.

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