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Driver Freed With ‘Jaws Of Life,’ Hospitalized After Morris County Crash Downs Pole And Wires Driver Freed With ‘Jaws Of Life,’ Hospitalized After Morris County Crash Downs Pole And Wires
Driver Freed With ‘Jaws Of Life,’ Hospitalized After Morris County Crash Downs Pole And Wires A driver was extricated with the “jaws of life” before being taken to the hospital after a serious crash took down a pole and wires in Morris County, authorities said. The Lincoln Park Hose Co. 2 responded to the crash with reported entrapment and found an electrical pole down with wires in the roadway on Sunday, Nov. 27, they said. The driver was extricated from the crumpled vehicle with the “jaws of life” and taken to a nearby hospital. Meanwhile, 2 Bridges Road was closed in both directions but has since reopened, Lincoln Park Police said. ⚠️ 2 Bridges Road is now open in both dir…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Ridgewood Firefighters Free Crash Victim Ridgewood Firefighters Free Crash Victim
Ridgewood Firefighters Free Crash Victim Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free the driver of an SUV that collided with another vehicle in Ridgewood Friday night. Village EMS took two victims of the crash at South Monroe Street and West Ridgewood Avenue to The Valley Hospital. None of the injuries was considered life-threatening, responders said. Village police also responded. Boyd A. Loving contributed to this account.

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by Jerry DeMarco