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Tree down causes road closure on route 24 eastbound in summit, Summit NJ

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Road Closure

Reported: 12/19/2025 12:55 PM

NJ-24, Summit, NJ

According to the dispatch call, a tree fell on route 24 eastbound near mile marker 9.6 in summit, blocking multiple lanes. One vehicle was involved, and the driver exited safely. Fire units set up command and coordinated with state police and the department of transportation.

Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls

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01:24

Transcript:

00:00

Engine one is out, Route 24 eastbound,

00:04

mile marker 9.6, tree down on the highway,

00:09

one car, driver is out of the vehicle,

00:13

engine one rider establishing Route 24 East Command.

00:21

Motion to the command arriving 24 east.

00:24

The time floor will see in 2040s command.

00:29

Racing.

00:31

This past, 24 command.

00:38

Root, 24th, command.

00:39

204th, command.

00:43

24th, East command.

00:46

I just confirmed with the state police, they have troopers in route and they've notified DOT.

00:52

They let DOT know it's taken out at least two, two and a half lanes.

00:59

They can cancel Millburn's response.

01:04

Briefing. Noverin, Rescue 5-1, Engine 5-1 on this channel, you're canceled.

01:10

Appreciate this, right.

01:13

Rescue one is on 24 feet now.

01:19

Rescue one, you can pick up for return.

01:23

Rescue one receipt, picking up return.

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NJ-24, Summit, NJ

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