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Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical
Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical President Donald Trump downplayed concerns about Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight following the Lancaster County plane crash, which left two victims in critical condition and triggered an ongoing environmental cleanup effort. Victims’ Conditions The pilot, Matthew White, and his son, Judah White, remain in critical condition at a Lehigh Valley Health Network facility, according to hospital officials told Daily Voice. The status of the other three occupants has not been released. Trump’s Response Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One late Sunday night, Trump was asked abo…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Vertical Hold: Dump Truck Trailer Gets Wedged Under Route 17 Overpass In Mahwah Vertical Hold: Dump Truck Trailer Gets Wedged Under Route 17 Overpass In Mahwah
Vertical Hold: Dump Truck Trailer Gets Wedged Under Route 17 Overpass In Mahwah Two heavy-duty wreckers working back-to-back were needed to remove a dump truck trailer that jammed both a Route 17 overpass in Mahwah and the northbound Tuesday evening rush. The driver received a careless driving summons after the 4:40 p.m. mishap at the MacArthur Boulevard overpass, which left only one passable lane on the highway a little over two miles south of the Rockland County border. Firefighters cleaned up a hydraulic fluid spill. The state DOT was called to determine whether there was any structural damage to the overpass. Two heavy-duty wreckers were needed to get the tra…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Truck Keeps Going After Dropping Ton And Half Of Garbage On Route 46 Ramp Truck Keeps Going After Dropping Ton And Half Of Garbage On Route 46 Ramp
Truck Keeps Going After Dropping Ton And Half Of Garbage On Route 46 Ramp A truck dropped nearly a ton and a half of baled residential trash onto an exit ramp off Route 46 in Ridgefield Park and kept going Monday afternoon, authorities said. The bale fell off around 2 p.m., responders said. "These bales are always hauled on open flatbeds, usually 12 or so at a time," one said. "This happens a few times a year."  State Department of Transportation workers used a backhoe and dump truck to clear the mess from the ramp, which leads to the NJ Turnpike and Teaneck Road. State Department of Transportation workers used a backhoe and dump truck to clear the mess.Con…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
VIDEO: Minivan Goes Up In Flames Off Route 3 In Clifton VIDEO: Minivan Goes Up In Flames Off Route 3 In Clifton
Video: Minivan Goes Up In Flames Off Route 3 In Clifton Clifton firefighters doused a fast-moving minivan fire Monday morning. No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred at the Allwood Road off-ramp from westbound Route 3. The state Department of Environmental Protection was notified of a 10-gallon gasoline spill that was cleaned up. For more fire-related video, go to: Demonracer2 (YouTube)

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by Jerry DeMarco