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Dump Truck Crashes Into NJ Home After Driver Suffers Seizure

A 73,000-pound truck loaded with sand veered off the road, demolishing a house and injuring its resident; both the driver and homeowner remain hospitalized as investigations continue.

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Overview

  • The crash occurred Tuesday afternoon in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey, when the driver of a dump truck suffered a grand mal seizure and lost control of the vehicle.
  • The truck, traveling at approximately 50 mph, struck a utility pole, crossed several lawns, and slammed into a two-story home, causing extensive structural damage.
  • Emergency responders worked for hours to extricate the driver, who was trapped in the wreckage; both he and the homeowner were hospitalized in stable condition.
  • The severely damaged home was later demolished, and nearby roads remain closed as police continue their investigation into the incident.
  • Dashcam footage captured the chaotic moments leading up to the crash, and neighbors reported a gas leak and attempted to assist the injured homeowner before first responders arrived.