Vehicle Hangs Off Ledge In Parsippany, Driver Rescued

PARSIPPANY, NJ — A driver found themselves in a precarious situation at the Morris County Conservation Center on Tuesday, with half their vehicle hanging off a ledge. Officials stabilized the car and removed the driver safely.

The Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department was alerted of the incident at 11:29 a.m. Tuesday. The front wheels of the vehicle hung over the half-wall, with a drop of about a few feet.

Officials didn't want to remove the victim until the vehicle stabilized, for fear of weight shifting. A veteran front end loader operator was on scene and stabilized the vehicle, allowing the driver to step out safely.

The vehicle was removed from the wall with minimal damage.

Chief 1, Engine 12, Engine 15 and Rescue 14 responded. The Morris County Office of Emergency Management, EMS and the fire marshall assisted.

The Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Unit was dispatched but canceled en route when the driver exited the vehicle safely.

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