Northeast
Half a dozen injured after tractor-trailer, dump truck slam into NJ Target
Nearly a dozen people were injured Friday afternoon after a dump truck crashed into a tractor-trailer, then slammed into a New Jersey Target.
The dump truck lost control while driving down a steep hill, crossed the road, and hit the tractor-trailer, affiliate Fox 5 New York reported.
The destruction continued, as the vehicles flew into the North Bergen Target at 7101 Tonnelle Avenue.
Dump truck inside NJ Target after crash involving tractor trailer (WNYW)
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North Hudson Regional Fire Chief David Donnarumma confirmed six people were injured, with one woman in critical condition, according to FOX 5.
The woman had to be extricated from the bathroom, where she sustained extensive injuries, according to the report.
Video from SkyFOX showed a giant hole in the side of the department store, with the tractor-trailer wrapped around a telephone poll and the dump truck inside the business.
Dump truck inside NJ Target after crash involving tractor trailer (WNYW)
The street is closed while crews remove the wreckage and structural engineers assess the building, according to authorities.
North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco released a statement, calling the crash “devastating.”
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Dump truck inside NJ Target after crash involving tractor trailer (WNYW)
“According to initial reports, a dump truck descending 69th Street hill lost control, crossed into oncoming traffic, and struck a tractor-trailer,” Sacco wrote. “The force of the collision caused both vehicles to crash into the Target store. … Additional updates will be provided as new information arises. Please offer your support and prayers to the injured individuals.”
The Target was open for business at the time of the crash. It is unclear how many people were in the affected area.
Fox News Digital reached out to Target for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.
Fox 5 New York’s Adeja Shivonne contributed to this story.
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Maine
Lewiston home fire erupts on Goffe St.
LEWISTON, Maine (WGME) — The Lewiston Fire Department says a family home caught fire on Thursday.
The Lewiston Fire Department says a family home caught fire on Thursday. (Courtesy of Lewiston Fire Department)
At around 11 a.m., the fire department reportedly started getting calls about the blaze on Goffe Street.
When they arrived, the fire was roaring in the rear of the home and had engulfed the attic space, according to authorities.
The Lewiston Fire Department says a family home caught fire on Thursday. (Courtesy of Lewiston Fire Department)
Firefighters attacked the fire “aggressively.”
Lewiston Fire says no one was home at the time, and the cause is still under investigation.
Massachusetts
Peabody man claims $500,000 Massachusetts State Lottery prize
PEABODY, Mass. (WWLP) – A Peabody resident is celebrating a big lottery win after claiming a $500,000 top prize in a Massachusetts State Lottery instant ticket game.
David McHenry won one of the top prizes in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$500,000 Frenzy” instant ticket game, lottery officials announced Wednesday.
McHenry chose to receive his winnings as a one-time payment of $500,000 before taxes.
The winning ticket was purchased at E Market Convenience Store & Deli, located at 598 Lowell St. in Peabody. The retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus from the Massachusetts State Lottery for selling the winning ticket.
According to lottery officials, McHenry’s prize marks the seventh $500,000 top prize claimed in the “$500,000 Frenzy” instant ticket game.
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New Hampshire
Exeter Clinic In August Offers Free Sports Physical Day For High School Athletes
Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics said the annual event reflects its ongoing commitment to youth wellness, community outreach, and support for local athletics. The practice serves communities throughout New Hampshire and describes itself as a multidisciplinary orthopedic and sports medicine provider.
According to the organization, its services include orthopedics, sports medicine, physical therapy, and rehabilitation, with a focus on patient-centered care and community involvement. The free physical day is one of the ways the practice connects local families with those services before the school sports year begins.
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