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Mahwah Tree Worker Severely Injured In 40-Foot Fall

A tree worker in Mahwah was airlifted with severe injuries after falling 40 or so feet, authorities said.

The severely injured worker was flown to St. Joseph's University Medical Center following the mishap on Glasgow Terrace in Mahwah.

The severely injured worker was flown to St. Joseph's University Medical Center following the mishap on Glasgow Terrace in Mahwah.

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Jerry DeMarco

AirMed One was summoned to Glasgow Terrace -- between Route 202 and West Ramapo Avenue -- around 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28.

The chopper was called out of concern over area traffic jams created when a car carrier hauling hybrid vehicles caught fire on Route 17. SEE: Car Carrier Of Hybrids Catches Fire, Closes Route 17 (PHOTOS)

It landed at NJ Crush FC North Field near Ramapo College, then flew the worker to St. Joseph's University Medical Center.

OSHA was notified.

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