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Crane Truck Flips, Devastates River Vale Homes
19 Sep
Summary
- Crane truck overturned due to collapsed ground.
- Truck's boom severely damaged two neighboring houses.
- Rescue operation involved heavy equipment and fire suppression.
A devastating incident occurred in River Vale, New Jersey, on Thursday when a crane truck flipped onto its side. The collapse was caused by a concrete seepage tank giving way beneath the commercial vehicle. The crane's boom then landed on two adjacent houses, causing catastrophic damage, with one home appearing to be nearly split in two.
Emergency responders arrived promptly, evacuating one of the affected residences and safely rescuing a cat from inside. The recovery effort was a complex operation, requiring multiple heavy-duty vehicles and a second crane for stabilization. Power to the affected home was secured by PSE&G, and power lines were relocated to facilitate the removal of the crane truck.
