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| Rehab set up on the scene of the incident |
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| Front bumper at the impact site and the truck can be seen along the tracks where it came to rest |
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| The truck after the occupant was removed by Fire fighters and EMS |
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| Rescue 21 on the scene, U1388 and mule in front of that unit |
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| Rescue 22 also on the scene |
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| Towing agency getting ready to lift the car and place it on a flat bed for removal |
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| Rear cab car of the train after brakes were applied and the tain came to a stop after impact |
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| Representative from two agency surveys the scene |
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| Vehicle is placed on flat bed to be removed from the scene |
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - Rehab 13 was special called to provide support for a NJT Train vs. pick-up truck at Atlantic and Heights Avenue, Berlin Borough this afternoon in the 103 degree record heat. This request was received at 1245 hrs.
A civilian vehicle went around the gates and was hit by the locomotive and train and was carried 200 to 250 feet down the tracks until the train was able to stop and the truck rolled away and came to rest near the tracks.
Rehab 13 responded with all apparatus and set up a rest and recovery area for Fire, EMS, Police, and NJT personnel assigned to the accident investigation.
Rehab 13 was released at 1451 hrs.
Photos by J. Cundiff, Lt. Rehab 13
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