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Tragedy On Route 202: Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Collision With SUV, Authorities Say Tragedy On Route 202: Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Collision With SUV, Authorities Say
Tragedy On Route 202: Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In Collision With SUV, Authorities Say A 36-year-old motorcyclist from Basking Ridge was killed Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 6 in a crash with an SUV on Route 202 in Somerset County, authorities said. An SUV driven by a 37-year-old woman from Bedminster was making a left turn onto Old York Road from Route 202 South when it collided with the motorcycle near the intersection of Old York Road in Centerville around 3:10 p.m., Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. The motorcyclist, who was traveling north on Route 202, was found severely injured at the scene by responding officers, McDonald said alongside…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Crash Shuts Route 202 In Readington Crash Shuts Route 202 In Readington
Crash Shuts Route 202 In Readington All lanes of Route 202 were closed in Readington due to a crash investigation on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The DOT site said it happened around 3:35 p.m. in the northbound lanes near Pleasant Run Road.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Man's Leg Crushed By Commercial Chiller: Readington PD Man's Leg Crushed By Commercial Chiller: Readington PD
Man's Leg Crushed By Commercial Chiller: Readington PD A man was hospitalized after his leg was crushed by a commercial chiller in Readington on the late morning of Thursday, Oct. 10, authorities said. At 11:28 a.m., officers responded to a business on Route 202 and found a 52-year-old man bleeding uncontrollably after his leg was crushed by a commercial chiller, Readington police said. Officers applied a tourniquet to control bleeding and he was transported to a a nearby trauma center for treatment, police said. 

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Massive Fire Burns At Readington Building (PHOTOS) Massive Fire Burns At Readington Building (PHOTOS)
Massive Fire Burns At Readington Building (Photos) A massive fire brought firefighters from multiple companies to a Readington building Thursday evening, Aug. 22. First responders responded to the scene at 5:50 p.m. on a report of a vehicle on fire inside a garage on Pine Bank Road in the Flemington section of the township, Readington Police said. Upon arrival, officers observed a vehicle on fire inside the garage which was attached to a large barn, police said Nearby workers were trying to extinguish the fire with fire extinguishers, however the fire spread quickly to an attached shop area that had several vehicles inside, and hay storage,…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Storm Update: Flooding, Crashes Close NJ Roads Storm Update: Flooding, Crashes Close NJ Roads
Storm Update: Flooding, Crashes Close NJ Roads Following fierce storms swept through the region Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, many roadways were still flooded and wet, making for treacherous commutes Wednesday, Aug. 7. As of 8 a.m., Route 17 north was closed in Hasbrouck Heights at Route 46 due to flooding. The borough's fire department shared scenes from local streets. Last night, members stood by at the firehouse in anticipation of the storm. For several hours, the department responded... Posted by Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Last night, members stood by at the firehouse in anticipation of the st…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Animals Rescued After Trailer Crashes Into Hunterdon County Barn: Authorities Animals Rescued After Trailer Crashes Into Hunterdon County Barn: Authorities
Animals Rescued After Trailer Crashes Into Hunterdon County Barn: Authorities Numerous animals had to be rescued after an 18-wheeler crashed into a barn in Hunterdon County on Monday, July 22, authorities said. At 9 a.m., the Whitehouse Rescue Squad in Readington responded to a report of a tractor crashing into a barn, they said in a release. The trailer of an 18-wheeler broke free from a tractor, overturning and then striking the barn, first responders said. Numerous animals were inside and crews removed chickens, goats and other birds from the structure to a safe location, outside a potential collapse zone, first responders said. Whitehouse Rescue Squad Facebook…

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by Sam Barron