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Passaic Driver, 66, Trapped After High Winds Topple Tree

A Passaic driver was hospitalized after what became an extended operation after Monday's high winds knocked a huge tree onto his car.

At Passaic Avenue and Boulevard.

At Passaic Avenue and Boulevard.

 Photo Credit: Rashon Matto
Crushed.

Crushed.

 Photo Credit: Rashon Matto
Jerry DeMarco

The 66-year-old wagon driver was taken to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center after the mishap at Passaic Avenue and Boulevard shortly after 10 a.m.

Electric saws, a wood chipper and other equipment were summoned as firefighters extricated him.

Passaic Avenue was closed between Boulevard and Lafayette Avenue throughout the job.

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