Two Injured After Car Gets Lodged Beneath Walmart Truck in Jackson Township Crash
Two people were rescued on Wednesday evening in Jackson Township, New Jersey, after a serious crash left their car trapped underneath a Walmart tractor-trailer, prompting a swift emergency response from local fire crews.
According to officials, the incident took place around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Monmouth Road and Burnt Tavern Road. Emergency responders from the Millstone Township Fire Department were dispatched after receiving reports that a vehicle had become wedged beneath a large tractor-trailer.
When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found two occupants trapped inside the heavily damaged car. Rescue teams immediately began working to free the individuals using specialized extrication tools designed for serious vehicle entrapments.
After a coordinated rescue effort, both individuals were successfully pulled from the wreckage. They were then transported to a nearby hospital in ambulances provided by the fire department for medical treatment. Authorities have not released updates on their current conditions.
Photographs shared by the fire department showed significant damage to the smaller vehicle, which was partially lodged under the trailer, highlighting the severity of the impact.
Officials have not yet confirmed what led to the crash, and the circumstances surrounding how the car ended up beneath the tractor-trailer remain under review. No further details have been released at this time.
During the emergency response, mutual aid support was also activated in the area. While Millstone Township firefighters were engaged at the crash site, neighboring departments including Manalapan Township Fire Company 1 and Freehold Township Independent Fire Company 1 responded to a separate utility pole fire nearby. Authorities described the coordinated response as an example of effective regional cooperation during multiple emergencies.
Investigations into the crash are ongoing as officials work to determine the exact cause of the collision.
Sources
Millstone Township Fire Department (official statement)
Local emergency response reports, Jackson Township authorities