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Authorities are trying to determine what exactly happened around 7 p.m. Sept. 28, said Police Capt. John Zotollo, the officer in charge of the department.
The victim was riding the elevator with his adult son, having visited a relative at the Market Street facility, when the door opened and his arm and leg got stuck between floors, the captain said.
"The cause is unknown at this time," Zotollo said shortly before 9:30 p.m.
The victim, who lives in Cedar Grove, was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center by the Saddle Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps, the captain said.
Responders at the scene said at least one and possibly two tourniquets were applied.
“All Saddle Brook first responders and all surrounding agencies worked together to help this patient during this very stressful incident," Zotollo said.
"Our fire department should be commended for their successful rescue of this patient," the captain said. "I want to thank ALL of the agencies for their response and assistance.”
These included Saddle Brook's police, firefighters and Office of Emergency Management, as well as firefighters from Hackensack (Urban Area Security Initiative unit), Garfield, Elmwood Park and Rochelle Park.
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