Crime & Safety
Overturned Truck Hoisted By Crane On I-287, I-78 Exit In Somerset County: Video
The crash happened on Tuesday morning.
BEDMINSTER, NJ — A crane was used to hoist and right an overturned box truck at the Interstate 287 and 78 intersection in Somerset County on Tuesday.
At 3:59 a.m., New Jersey State Police(NJSP) troopers went to a crash on I-287 south, exit ramp 21A to I-78 in Bedminster Township.
Based on preliminary investigation, a Freightliner box truck was driving on the exit ramp when the driver lost control, overturned, and hit the guardrail, said NJSP Trooper Christopher Postorin to Patch.
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There were no reported injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
Far Hills - Bedminster First Aid Squad also came to the scene to help. They shared a video of the crane lifting the truck below:
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The Far Hills - Bedminster First Aid Squad (FHBFAS) is an all-volunteer, non-profit, 501(3)c ambulance service which responds to 911 emergencies in Bedmister, Far Hills, Pluckemin, and Pottersville.
For more information or to volunteer, visit fhbfas.org.
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