MILLSTONE — A van rolled over onto its driver’s side after striking a utility pole along Stagecoach Road on the afternoon of Jan. 16.
Millstone Township firefighters responded to the single-vehicle accident at 12:16 p.m. to find the van’s occupants trapped. Under the direction of Lt. Mike Maloney, firefighters stabilized the van with specialized rescue struts and cribbing before using hydraulic extrication tools to remove the vehicle’s roof to gain access to those inside.
Firefighters assisted the Millstone Township First Aid Squad with removing both occupants so they could be treated for their injuries.
The accident happened in front of 254 Stagecoach Road. The New Jersey State Police and Jersey Central Power & Light also responded to the scene.