MAHWAH, N.J. -- Two victims were taken to Hackensack University Medical Center following a crash involving a tractor-trailer and four other vehicles Friday afternoon where Routes 17 and 287 split in Mahwah, police told Daily Voice.
The tractor-trailer was removed but two vehicles remained at the scene awaiting tow trucks as of 4 p.m., police said.
Photo Credit: Aaron HaberTwo ALS and a pediatric emergency unit were among the responders initially requested.
Photo Credit: GoogleMapsTwo advanced life support units and a pediatric emergency crew were among six ambulances initially requested following the pileup, which occurred just after 2:30 p.m., Police Chief James Batelli said.
A doctor also was on scene, he said.
Unconfirmed reports were that the ALS requests were later cancelled.
Although two lanes initially were open, traffic was backed up for miles.
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