Emergency responders say two people have died following a crash Friday on the Military Turnpike. Beekmantown Fire Department Chief Daryl Menard said three vehicles were involved in a crash between Jersey Swamp Road and Town Line Road. A box truck collided with a passenger car, killing both people inside, according to Menard. Emergency crews have not yet provided any additional information on the health of the box truck driver nor how the third car was involved.A firefighter who is at least 70 years old was given CPR after collapsing on the scene. Other crew members have not specified what caused the incident. Military Turnpike is expected to remain closed in the area for multiple hours, which will likely affect the Beekmantown School District Route. Drivers in the area should expect delays as crews work to clear the scene. This is a breaking report. Please refresh this page for updates.
Emergency responders say two people have died following a crash Friday on the Military Turnpike.
Beekmantown Fire Department Chief Daryl Menard said three vehicles were involved in a crash between Jersey Swamp Road and Town Line Road. A box truck collided with a passenger car, killing both people inside, according to Menard.
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Emergency crews have not yet provided any additional information on the health of the box truck driver nor how the third car was involved.
A firefighter who is at least 70 years old was given CPR after collapsing on the scene. Other crew members have not specified what caused the incident.
Military Turnpike is expected to remain closed in the area for multiple hours, which will likely affect the Beekmantown School District Route. Drivers in the area should expect delays as crews work to clear the scene.
This is a breaking report. Please refresh this page for updates.
