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Small Plane Crashes, Explodes At Pennsylvania Retirement Community: Officials
A plane crashed and exploded near a retirement community in Lancaster County, injuring multiple people and triggering a massive emergency response on Sunday, March 9, officials said. The aircraft, a Beechcraft A36TC Bonanza registered as N347M and owned by Jam Zoom Yayos LLC, went down near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court in Manheim Township at 3:18 p.m., according to emergency dispatchers. The 1981-manufactured plane had five occupants, all of whom survived but sustained injuries of varying severity. New video from the plane crash site in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania. Reports of m…
Police & Fire
Details Released In PIP Crash That Killed NY Teen
Authorities have released new details about a fatal crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway that claimed the life of a 16-year-old boy and injured several others, officials said. The two-car collision occurred at 5:58 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, in the southbound lanes of the Palisades Interstate Parkway near the New York state line, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. A 2025 Nissan Rogue carrying four people and a 2019 Honda CR-V were involved in the crash, Musella said. One of the Nissan’s passengers, a 16-year-old boy from New York was pronounced dead at the scene, said M…
Police & Fire
Intoxicated, Wrong-Way Belleville Driver Causes Head-On Route 46 Crash: Police
Newly released bodycam footage captures the moment a 43-year-old woman was arrested for DWI after driving the wrong way on Route 46 and crashing head-on into another vehicle, police said. The crash happened on Sunday, Feb. 24, at 2:40 a.m., when Clifton police responded to a head-on collision on Route 46 West between Crooks Avenue and the Garden State Parkway, according to Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson. Bodycam footage obtained by Transparency Bodycam opens with another motorist limping next to his crashed vehicle. It later shows Velez, of Belleville, struggling through field sob…
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NJ Wrong-Way Driver, 25, Caused Double Fatal Crash On Route 17 In NY: Cops (
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A wrong-way driver caused a devastating head-on collision on Route 17 in Orange County, leaving two people dead and another seriously injured, New York State Police confirmed. The crash occurred around 1:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, when a 2009 Nissan traveling in the eastbound direction on the westbound lanes of Route 17 near Exit 126 in Chester struck a 2014 Honda Odyssey head-on, according to State Police. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. They were identified as the driver of the Honda, 54-year-old Sullivan County resident Mordichy Zafir of Kiamesha Lake,…
Police & Fire
Massive Fire Engulfs Former Asbury Park Church
A massive fire tore through a vacant three-story building in Asbury Park overnight, keeping firefighters on scene for more than five hours, according to one responding fire company. Truck 91 on the 83 Box overnight. Companies had heavy fire in a large 3 story building. Our members were assigned to the... Posted by Long Branch Professional Firefighters on Monday, March 3, 2025 The Asbury Park Fire Department responded to the initial box alarm at approximately 12:20 a.m. Monday, March 3, after receiving reports of flames coming from a window, the Wanamassa Fire Company said. Th…
Police & Fire
Gone In 14 Seconds: Fair Lawn Victim Details Home Burglary That Stole Cars — And Peace Of Mind
A Fair Lawn homeowner says he and his wife woke up to the sound of shattering glass Saturday morning, March 1. Fourteen seconds later, their two vehicles were gone, and he had barely escaped being run over (scroll for video). The nightmare unfolded around 4:30 a.m. when burglars smashed through the glass front door of their Berdan Avenue home, he said. "We were asleep upstairs. We heard two smashes and glass shattering. I thought the skylight in the bathroom exploded or a tree fell on the house," the homeowner recalled. Then he heard movement. "I ran downstairs, started yelling, ‘What’s g…
Obituaries
Freak Sledding Accident Kills Young Mother
A fun day in the snow turned into tragedy for a young Virginia family when a 26-year-old mother was killed in a freak sledding accident, leaving behind her husband and infant daughter, just as they were set to begin a new life, loved ones said. Madelyn Nancy Lowe-Perdue, 26, of Chesapeake, suffered severe injuries in the accident on Thursday, Feb. 20, and was rushed to the hospital, where she later died, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized to support her family. "As many have heard or seen by now, there was a sledding accident," they said. "Many of our loved ones were hurt or in…
Police & Fire
Woman Ejected From BMW In Route 80 Crash:
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A 75-year-old Saddle River woman was ejected from a BMW in a crash on Route 80 in Warren County on the morning of Monday, Feb. 24, authorities said. At 8:01 a.m., a BMW SUV was traveling eastbound on Route 80 in Allamuchy Township when it lost directional control and struck the left guardrail, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. The vehicle then redirected, crossing all three travel lanes and impacting the right guardrail, Lebron said. It then redirected again to the left, crossing all three travel lanes and striking the metal bridge rail, Lebron said. …
Police & Fire
Off-Duty Cops Rescue Guests From Burning Jersey Shore Motel
Three off-duty police officers sprang into action early Sunday morning, Feb. 23, pulling guests from a burning motel before firefighters arrived, authorities said. The fire broke out around 3:06 a.m. at a motel on the 200 block of Broadway, according to Point Pleasant Beach Police. The motel was identified in various reports as the Shore Point Motel. The off-duty officers happened to be passing by when they saw smoke and flames coming from the building. Recognizing the danger, they immediately began evacuating guests, moving them to safety before on-duty officers arrived, officials said. P…
Police & Fire
Intoxicated, Wrong-Way Belleville Driver Causes Head-On Route 46 Crash: Police
A Belleville woman was charged with DWI after driving the wrong way on Route 46 West and crashing head-on into another vehicle, authorities said. Clifton police responded to Route 46 West between Crooks Avenue and the Garden State Parkway at 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 24, for a report of a head-on collision, Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderon said. ALSO SEE: DWI Clifton Driver Causes 5-Car Crash With Serious Injuries: Cops Officers arrived to find that Paola Velez, 43, had been driving a 2016 Honda CRV eastbound in the westbound lanes when she collided with a 2007 Honda Accord, Anderson…
Police & Fire
Two Women Dead In Newark Boat Fire: Prosecutor
Two women were killed and one man was injured in a Newark boat fire Friday, Feb. 21, authorities said. Firefighters responded to the boat parked in an alleyway near Pinnsy Place, which was engulfed in flames, just before 9 p.m., officials said. Two women died and one man was in stable condition at St. Barnabas Hospital. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office conducts an active and ongoing investigation.
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Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash
This story has been updated. A Delta Air Lines plane with 80 aboard that departed from the US ended up upside down after crashing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, injuring 19 people, according to reports. The incident happened just before 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18. The flight had taken off a short time earlier from Minneapolis. Videos posted on social media showed passengers being freed from the plane after the incident on the snow-covered ground. The plane reportedly lost its wings after the crash. "Emergency teams are responding," Pearson Airport said on social media. "All…
Business
Amputated Fingertips, Severe Injuries From Coolers Spark Massive Recall:
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Igloo is recalling more than one million rolling coolers after reports of severe fingertip injuries, including amputations. Igloo Products Corp. issued the recall for about 1,060,000 of its 90-quart Flip & Tow rolling coolers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. A dangerous defect in the tow handle can pinch users' fingertips, posing risks of crushing injuries. The CPSC said Igloo has received 12 reports of injuries, including fingertip amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations. The recall also includes about 47,000 coolers sold …
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Shark Attack: 2 American Women Seriously Injured At Bahamas Resort
Two American women suffered injuries in a rare Bahamas shark attack. The tourists were swimming in Bimini Bay, a popular resort, when the incident happened early Friday evening, Feb. 7, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. After receiving initial treatment, they were airlifted to a hospital. One of the women, both of whom are from Florida, suffered severe injuries and underwent three surgeries, ABC News reports. The incident is under investigation. Bimini, a chain of islands, is the westernmost district of the Bahamas located about 50 miles east of Miami. Ch…
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Fire Risk Sparks Recall Of 217K+ Lawnmowers: See If Yours Is Affected
More than 200,000 lawnmowers are being recalled because some have overheated, leading to fires and causing injuries, officials said. Ryobi is recalling more than 217,000 cordless lawnmowers due to a fire hazard after nearly 100 reports of overheating incidents, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Feb. 6. The mowers have been linked to five fires and two burn injuries. The recall affects RYOBI 40-Volt Brushless 21" Cordless Walk-Behind Mowers sold online, as well as nationwide at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores. They were for…
Sports
Giants Legend Eli Manning, NJ Resident, Not Selected To Football Hall Of Fame
Eli Manning, who won two Super Bowls playing quarterback for the New York Giants, will have to wait at least another year for his bust in Canton. Manning, who lives in Summit, was denied entry to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. The Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was unveiled at the NFL Honors show on Thursday, Feb. 6, naming only four players, the smallest lineup in 20 years. The Giants quarterback for 16 years won two Super Bowl MVPs, twice defeating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. He finished his career in the top 10 all time in passing yards and touchd…
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Dad Killed, Son Critically Injured On Ground In Philadelphia Plane Crash
A 37-year-old father who was killed when a medical jet crashed into a busy Northeast Philadelphia street has been identified as Steven Dreuitt, police announced. Family Seeks Support For Steven’s Funeral Steven Dreuitt’s family is raising funds to cover funeral expenses and provide support for his loved ones as they cope with his tragic death. Organized by his god-sister, Shakirah Hill, the GoFundMe campaign aims to ease the financial burden on his mother and sister who are managing day-to-day needs while planning his homegoing service. The family shared their deep gratitude for the co…
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Black Box Recovered From Philadelphia Learjet Crash (
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The black box from the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance that crashed in Northeast Philadelphia has been located, providing investigators with a key piece of evidence to determine the cause of the deadly crash, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Sunday evening, Feb. 2. Black Box, Flight Data Components Recovered The cockpit voice recorder (CVR), commonly referred to as a black box, was found buried eight feet underground at the crash site, officials said. Investigators also recovered the plane’s enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS), which may contain flight data cru…
Business
Potential Airbag, Seat Belt Failures Prompt Recall Of 80K+ Kia SUVs
Kia is recalling more than 80,000 hybrid and electric SUVs due to wiring issues that could prevent airbags and seat belts from properly deploying, officials said. Kia issued the recall for about 80,255 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recalled Niros are from the model years 2023 to 2025. The NHTSA said the recall is due to a defect in the floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat. The issue could increase injury risks in a crash because airbags or seal belts may not work correctly. …
Sports
Freak Accident Leaves NJ Wrestler Allie Katch With Serious Injuries
The Internet Wrestling Community is rallying around an indie wrestler from New Jersey who suffered a gruesome injury during a Game Changer Wrestling event in Manhattan. A GoFundMe was launched in Jersey City for Alison Woodard, 30, known under her ring name Allie Katch, following an incident during a match at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Sunday, Jan. 19. Katch did a dive spot from the ring to the outside and broke two bones in her leg. The match was called off as Katch was whisked out on a stretcher. I feel the love and I am so grateful, it’s the light in this very scary and uncert…
Police & Fire
Belleville Driver Slams Tree Off Route 80 Killing Passenger, 22:
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A 22-year-old Union City man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Route 80 early Saturday, Jan. 18, authorities said. A Honda driven by a 22-year-old Belleville man was heading west when it veered off the road and struck a tree in Knowlton near milepost 6.2 around 3:05 a.m., according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan. The driver sustained minor injuries in the crash, while one passenger, a 19-year-old Passaic man, suffered moderate injuries. A second passenger, age 22, of Union City, died of his injuries, Marchan said. The victim's name was not released. The crash re…
Police & Fire
Video Shows Dump Truck Barreling Into North Bergen Target Store, Serious Injuries Reported
Six people were injured including two seriously when a dump trailer struck a tractor trailer before barreling into the North Bergen Target store Friday, Jan. 17 ( scroll for video). North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco said that the dump truck going down the hill on 69th Street lost control, crossed into oncoming traffic, and struck a tractor trailer. The impact of the crash sent both vehicles into the building. Customers told HudPost they heard a loud "bang" while shopping. HudPost shared videos of the truck barreling into the store. View this post on Instagram…
Police & Fire
Man Charged In Jersey City New Year's Day Hit, Run: Hudson County Prosecutor
A 28-year-old Jersey City man was arrested and charged on Thursday, Jan. 16 with a hit and run crash on New Year's Day, authorities said. At 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, Jersey City police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck at Communipaw Avenue and Marcy Avenue, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. A 19-year-old Jersey City resident was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, Suarez said. Matthew Small, who drove the vehicle, did not remain on scene, Suarez said. He was charged with knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle collision resulting in serious bodil…
Police & Fire
Jersey City Firefighters Battle Two Blazes In Brutal Cold, Wind, One Injured: Authorities
It was a long night for firefighters in Jersey City with multiple fires and harrowing conditions, authorities said. At 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, firefighters responded to a working fire to 203 Harrison Ave, Kimberly Wallace-Scalfione, a spokeswoman for the mayor's office said. The fire was in the second floor ceiling with extension into the third floor, Wallace-Scalfione said. The fire was quickly brought under control and no injuries were reported, Wallace-Scalfione said. Five families were displaced and the building suffered moderate damage, Wallace-Scalfione said. The fire remains und…
Police & Fire
Clifton Officer Hospitalized After Crash En Route To Crime Scene: Authorities
A Clifton police officer en route to a crime was hospitalized following a collision between a police cruiser and a civilian vehicle on Tuesday, Jan. 7, authorities confirmed. The crash occurred at 11:24 a.m. at the intersection of Broad Street and Van Houten Avenue, Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson said. According to Lt. Anderson, the civilian vehicle's occupant sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene but declined transport to the hospital. The officer involved in the crash was transported by EMS for injuries that are not considered life-threatening. Authorities a…
Police & Fire
Woman Sexually Assaulted In Jersey City Home Invasion: Prosecutor
A home invasion led to a woman being sexually assaulted inside her home in Jersey City on the evening of Sunday, Jan. 5, authorities said. At 7 p.m., a man entered a residence on McAdoo Avenue through her window and then physically and sexually assaulted the woman inside, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. The woman is being treated at a nearby hospital with multiple injuries, Suarez said. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating, police said. Anyone with information is asked to c…
Police & Fire
Man Struck In Head With Stick At Bayonne Bus Stop: Police
A 54-year-old Bayonne man was arrested and charged after he assaulted another man with a wooden stick on Monday, Dec. 30, authorities said. At 7:07 a.m., officers responded to a fight at the bus stop at 27th Street and Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne police said. The victim told officers that while he was waiting for the bus, he was struck in the head by Louis Gomez with an unknown object and was defending himself, police said. The object was later revealed to be a wooden stick, police said. Gomez was charged with aggravated assault and multiple weapons offenses, police said. The victim suf…
Traffic
Crash With Injuries Jams Route 80
Delays were being reported along Route 80 due to a crash with injuries Friday afternoon, Jan. 3. According to the NJDOT site, the incident occurred in the eastbound lanes east of Exit 55. As of 12:40 p.m., one left lane was closed.
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Princeton Coach Mourns Tiger Bech, Star Player Killed In New Orleans Terror Attack
Princeton University’s football community is mourning the loss of Martin "Tiger" Bech ’21, a standout player and beloved teammate, who was killed in a terror attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early Wednesday, Jan. 1. Bech, a key member of Princeton's 2016 and 2018 Ivy League Championship teams, was remembered by Head Coach Bob Surace as a "ferocious competitor" and a caring friend. “There was no more appropriate nickname of a Princeton player I coached,” said Surace, the Charles W. Caldwell Jr. '25 Head Coach of Football. “He was a ‘Tiger’ in every way – a ferocious competitor with en…
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Princeton Alum Injured In Deadly New Orleans Attack That Killed Former Teammate
Ryan Quigley, a 2020 Princeton University graduate and former classmate and coworker of Tiger Bech, was injured in the deadly New Orleans pickup truck attack early Wednesday, Jan. 1. Quigley, a Lansdale Catholic High School graduate from the Class of 2016, was hospitalized following the attack, which claimed at least 15 lives, including Bech’s, in New Orleans’ French Quarter. Quigley and Bech both worked at Seaport Global Holdings LLC, a financial services firm in New York, and had remained close since their time at Princeton. Ryan Quigley Facebook/Ryan Quigley @ryan.quigley.3…
Police & Fire
Man Sets Off Smoke Bomb In NJ McDonald's, Flees In White Audi: Cops
Police are searching for a man who set off a smoke bomb inside a McDonald’s on Route 22 East, forcing customers to flee and causing damage to the restaurant’s floor. The incident occurred on Thursday, Dec. 26, around 5 p.m., according to Union Police. The suspect allegedly emerged from the restaurant’s bathroom and detonated a red-colored incendiary smoke bomb. Witnesses reported that he appeared to be filming the act for social media purposes. Customers eating at the time were alarmed and evacuated the building. The suspect then fled to a waiting white Audi parked outside and left the scen…
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