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Bizarre Tree Accident in Teaneck, NJ: Two Injured by Falling Limb

CBS New YorkSeptember 5, 20251 min930 views
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Bizarre Tree Accident in Teaneck

  • ⚠️ A sudden and bizarre accident occurred in Teaneck, New Jersey, where a large tree limb snapped and fell.
  • 🚶‍♀️🚶 Two pedestrians were walking down Sussex Road when the limb fell on them and a passing vehicle.

Dramatic Rescue Operation

  • 🔊 Neighbors described hearing a very loud noise and screams, with one person comparing the impact to an earthquake.
  • 🆘 Police officers on the scene were assisted by a nearby tree removal crew who used a chainsaw to help free the trapped individuals.
  • 🏥 The two injured pedestrians were quickly rescued and transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Aftermath and Investigation

  • 🧹 Crews worked to clean up the heavy tree limbs and repair downed power lines.
  • ❓ It is unclear if the incident was weather-related, although the area did experience rain the previous night.
  • 🌳 Officials have determined that the remainder of the tree will need to be cut down.
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Tree AccidentNew JerseyTeaneckFalling Tree LimbPedestrian InjuryVehicle DamageEmergency RescueTree Removal CrewNon-Life-Threatening InjuriesWeather Related Incident
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