Trapped Person In Overturned Pick-Up Truck Rescued In Hillsborough

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — A person trapped inside an overturned pick-up truck was rescued by Hillsborough Firefighters on Friday morning.

At 07:13 a.m. on July 14, Hillsborough Fire District units were called to the intersection of South Branch Road and Beekman Lane for the report of a motor vehicle overturned with one person trapped, according to Hillsborough Twp Station 37 Fire.

Volunteer firefighters worked together to rescue one person from the Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck that was on its side as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

The roadway was closed between New Amwell Road and South Branch Road for about 1 hour as a result.

Hillsborough Station 37 is entirely volunteer and is always looking for new members. For more information or to become a volunteer visit hillsboroughfireco2.com/recruitment.

The Flagtown Fire and Rescue is always looking for volunteers. Interested candidates may stop by any Thursday night at the firehouse at 7 p.m. at 20 Equator Ave. There is a 16- to 18-year-old junior member program as well as regular membership for those interested in being firefighters. Some of the benefits include scholarship opportunities, incentives, and a retirement (LOSAP) program.

For more information call 908-369-6357, email JoinUs@flagtownfd.com or visit flagtownfd.com.

Hillsborough Fire Co. #3 – Station 38 is always looking for volunteers. Their drills nights are on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit hillsboroughfire3.org.

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