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Entrapment Crash Brings Coordinated Rescue Effort
April 16, 2026 | NEW JERSEY
1RN News Team,

Photo by Hope Volunteer Fire Department - Station 38 Fire
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Hope, NJ - The Hope Volunteer Fire Department - Station 38 responded with 46 and 21 Rescue to a motor vehicle accident with reported entrapment along Route 519 near the White Township border.
Upon arrival, crews found a patient trapped inside the vehicle and quickly began coordinated extrication efforts. Firefighters worked alongside rescue units to safely remove the patient, utilizing specialized tools to free them efficiently.
Once extricated, the patient was transferred to a nearby landing zone off Swayze Mill Road, where they were prepared for rapid transport. Crews remained on scene to assist with operations and ensure the area was secured before returning to service.