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Amazon Dismissed Warnings On High Rates Of Worker Injuries, Report Says Amazon Dismissed Warnings On High Rates Of Worker Injuries, Report Says
Amazon Dismissed Warnings On High Rates Of Worker Injuries, Report Says ityAmazon is under fire following a US Senate report accusing the company of prioritizing speed over worker safety.  Released by the majority staff of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee late Sunday night, Dec. 15, the report claims Amazon’s intense focus on productivity has led to unsafe working conditions. The Senate report outlines how Amazon’s warehouse workers face high rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and other injuries caused by repetitive tasks and demanding quotas.  It accuses Amazon of knowingly exposing employees to these risks, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed, Dirt Biker Seriously Injured In Garden State Parkway Crash (UPDATE) Motorcyclist Killed, Dirt Biker Seriously Injured In Garden State Parkway Crash (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist Killed, Dirt Biker Seriously Injured In Garden State Parkway Crash (Update) A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed and a 49-year-old dirt bike operator was seriously injured in a crash Sunday, Sept. 8 on the Garden State Parkway in Toms River, authorities said. Antonio Caprara, 26, of Beachwood, was heading south on the right shoulder while Lenny Ritorto, of Toms River, was heading south on the acceleration lane from the Exit 81 entrance ramp when the two collided near milepost 81.7 around 1 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Both vehicles overturned and both Caprara and Ritorto were thrown from their bikes, Lebron said. Caprara died while&…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
5 Hospitalized In DWI Golf Cart Simulation Crash At Wildwood National Night Out, Police Say 5 Hospitalized In DWI Golf Cart Simulation Crash At Wildwood National Night Out, Police Say
5 Hospitalized In DWI Golf Cart Simulation Crash At Wildwood National Night Out, Police Say Five people were hospitalized in a DWI simulation involving a golf cart operator by a juvenile and an officer at National Night Out in Wildwood on Tuesday, Aug. 6, authorities said. The impaired operator simulation has been running at the annual event for 20 years, Wildwood police said in a news release. During one of the course operations Tuesday evening, a speed-governed cart operated by a juvenile and a Wildwood operator left the enclosed course at Fox Park and struck several people, police said. The City of Wildwood Fire Department was already on scene for the event and immediatel…

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Crash With Injuries Closes Route 18 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Closes Route 18 In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Closes Route 18 In Central Jersey (Developing) A crash with injuries partially closed Route 18 in New Brunswick, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9 a.m. on Friday, June 14 southbound South of George Street, according to the NJDOT. Two right lanes of three lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported. Check back for updates.

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by Jon Craig
Traffic
Dump Truck Flips Injuring Driver On I-195 (UPDATED) Dump Truck Flips Injuring Driver On I-195 (UPDATED)
Dump Truck Flips Injuring Driver On I-195 (Updated) There was a crash with injuries involving an overturned dump truck on Interstate 195, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 on I-195 westbound East of Exit 7 in Robbinsville, according to the NJDOT. A dump truck lost directional control, ran off the roadway to the right, struck a tree, and overturned, New Jersey State Police said. The driver of the dump truck was transported to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, State Police said.  The crash remains under investigation.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Woman, 57, Killed In Trenton Crash Woman, 57, Killed In Trenton Crash
Woman, 57, Killed In Trenton Crash A 57-year-old woman was killed and three others were hurt in a crash in Trenton, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, June 8 near the intersection of East State and South Broad streets, according to Trenton police. The victim's name had not been released. All the cars' occupants became trapped after the two-car collision, police said.

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by Jon Craig
Traffic
Crash With Injuries Closes NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Closes NJ Turnpike (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Closes NJ Turnpike (Developing) A crash with injuries closed the outer roadway of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash occurred before 7 a.m. on Friday, June 7 northbound south of Interchange 8 in East Windsor Township, according to the NJDOT. All traffic was diverted to the northbound inner roadway up to Interchange 7A, 511nj.org reported.

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by Jon Craig