Tree falls on car causing minor damage near Rugby Rd, Teaneck NJ
Fire & ArsonA large tree fell near Winthrop Road close to Rugby and Sussex Roads, landing on a vehicle. The vehicle sustained minor damage but the nearby structures were not affected. Authorities notified the Department of Public Works and utility companies. Barricades were requested at nearby intersections to ensure safety. The area was secured and response units remained on scene to manage the situation.
Audio|Source: Paramus and Area Towns Police / Fire
03:25
Transcript:
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near Winthrop Road,
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Rugby Road and Sussex Road.
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Tree down, possibly on top of the car.
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That's Squad 24, near Winthrop Road,
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Rugby Road, Sussex surround the cross.
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On the tree down, possibly on top of the car, typeout 2239-587.
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We're going to hold engine 18 at the scene waiting for PSC and G.
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19 and rescue 23 are up.
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Marie's 2240.
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Command of Firecom, can you also contact the DPW[1] Superintendent?
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This is a burrow tree that is rocking and leaning and blocking the street.
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Receive.
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Tp.W. Superintendent is SB 5.
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Receive, 2240.
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Attention to respond 3.50 Prospect Avenue,
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Department 704, Newport,
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Gulf Place to Berry Street for the unconscious.
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Attention to respond, 350 Prospect Avenue, apartment 704 for the unconscious.
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2242-554.
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Caution tape ASAP.
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Command, DPW[1] is notified.
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Thank you, fire, car.
02:06
You're welcome.
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2.243.
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424.
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424.
02:21
Yeah,
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there's a large section of tree which has come down on a residence front yard.
02:29
Minor damage appears to be to one in the vehicles and structure not affected.
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Ready see if the report instruction is affected, 2244.
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Hi.
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I'm going to give you the telephone pole number that is affected in this area.
02:57
Go, it?
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It's (number withheld).
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W.
03:15
The barricade truck out, we need them at Summit and Ross and Summit and Elm.
03:24
We'll see, Summit and Ross, summit it out.
Police codes explained
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[1]
DPW: Department of Public Works (location used for landing zone)
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Location mentioned:
Near Winthrop Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666
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