Monmouth County News, Weather & Scanner Reports
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🚑 Ambulance Involved in Crash While Transporting Patient in South Jersey 🚨
Five people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after an America Emergency Squad ambulance crashed at a South Jersey intersection on Monday. The three first responders have been released while the cause of the collision remains under investigation.
🚨 LINE OF DUTY DEATH: NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP EMS CHIEF BIL ROSEN REMEMBERED 🚑💙
Neptune Township EMS Chief Bil Rosen died at age 59 after collapsing in the line of duty Monday morning. The veteran first responder is remembered for his decades of leadership, mentorship, and dedication to emergency services throughout Monmouth County.
🔥 INCREDIBLE VIEWER VIDEO CAPTURES INTENSE FREEHOLD COMMERCIAL FIRE 🚒
Firefighters from several departments battled a massive four-alarm commercial structure fire in Freehold overnight. Intense viewer footage captured the large blaze as emergency crews worked to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby properties.
🚨 GARDEN STATE NEWS NETWORK ON SCENE: BELMAR DWI CHECKPOINT PROMOTES SAFE DRIVING 🚔🍻
The Monmouth County DWI Task Force conducted a sobriety checkpoint Friday evening at Maclearie Park in Belmar. Officers focused on motorist education and prevention to discourage impaired driving and improve safety on local roadways.
🚨💥 FATAL TWO-VEHICLE CRASH UNDER INVESTIGATION IN WALL TOWNSHIP 🚔
Authorities are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred late Thursday night at State Highway 138 and New Bedford Road. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and police are seeking witnesses as they work to determine the cause.
🚒🔥 FIVE FIREFIGHTERS INJURED DURING UPPER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP HOUSE FIRE 🚑
Five firefighters were injured, including two who sustained burns, while battling a house fire in Upper Freehold Township on Wednesday. All victims are recovering after receiving treatment at local hospitals and the Barnabas Medical Center burn unit.
🚨 DWI CHECKPOINT SCHEDULED IN WEST LONG BRANCH 🚔
West Long Branch police will conduct a DWI checkpoint on Route 36 westbound this Saturday, August 1, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Westbound traffic will be diverted through the Monmouth Park Corporate Center, and motorists should expect minor delays.
🚨 DWI CHECKPOINT PLANNED IN BELMAR FRIDAY NIGHT 🚨
Belmar police and the Monmouth County DWI Task Force will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at Maclearie Park this Friday night. Southbound Route 35 drivers should expect screenings and potential delays between 8 p.m. and midnight.
🚨🌧️ FLASH FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR PARTS OF MONMOUTH & OCEAN COUNTIES 🌧️🚨
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties until 4:00 AM. Residents should expect heavy rain and dangerous road conditions, particularly along the Garden State Parkway and Interstate 195.