Trapped Victim Extricated With ‘Jaws Of Life,’ Hospitalized In Hunterdon County Crash

One victim was extricated and hospitalized Sunday following a two-car crash in Hunterdon County, authorities said.

One victim was extricated with the “jaws of life” and hospitalized Sunday following a two-car crash in Hunterdon County, authorities said.
Photo Credit: *Pattenburg Volunteer Fire Company via Facebook*

08/23/2021 11:22 a.m.

The crash occurred just before 11 a.m. in front of the firehouse in Union Township, the Pattenburg Volunteer Fire Company said.

Crew members stabilized the car before using the spreaders (“jaws of life”) to safely remove the victim, who was then taken to a local hospital by the Pattenburg Rescue Squad.

New Jersey State Police were investigating.

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