Tractor-Trailer Crashes into NJ Apartment Building, Causes Evacuations and Power Outages

Tractor-Trailer Collision in Ridgefield

• 🚚 A tractor-trailer crashed into power lines near an apartment building in Ridgefield, New Jersey.
• 💥 The incident occurred around 2:50 a.m. when the truck hit a car, causing it to veer off the road and into the building and power lines.

Building Evacuations and Power Disruptions

• 🏠 Approximately 50 apartments were evacuated in the middle of the night due to the crash.
• ⚡ At its peak, the incident caused over a thousand power outages to customers in the area.
• ⚠️ Emergency crews, including PSEG and ENG, are on the scene to manage the electrical situation and restore power.

Scene and Ongoing Operations

• 🚧 The area remains an active scene with emergency crews and tow trucks present.
• ⚠️ Removing the tractor-trailer is a delicate operation due to precariously tilted power poles.
• 🛣️ Broad Avenue is currently closed, causing delays.

Injuries and Investigation

• 🚗 The driver of the car involved in the initial collision was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.
• 👨‍🚒 A firefighter is also receiving treatment after responding to the initial scene.
• ❓ The exact cause of the initial crash is still under investigation.