Two Fire Trucks Collide In New Jersey

Jan. 2, 2008
One firefighter was trapped and had to be cut out.

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At least seven firefighters were injured Wednesday when two of their trucks collided in West New York, N.J.

The incident happened at 57th Street and Palisade Avenue.

One of the trucks drove into a building. At one point, six ambulances were at the scene.

According to WNBC's Brian Thompson, two trucks from different firehouses were responding to an emergency call when they collided.

One firefighter was trapped and had to be cut out. Seven firefighters were taken to area hospitals. No injuries are life threatening.

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