Dump truck crashes into South Jersey home after driver experiences medical emergency.

A serious incident unfolded on Tuesday in Woodbury Heights, Gloucester County, when a dump truck struck a home, leading to the driver becoming trapped under debris. The crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Glassboro Road and Fairview Avenue, as reported by the Woodbury City Police Department.

According to police, the dump truck initially hit a telephone pole before crashing into a residence located one block away at the corner of Glassboro Road and Stratford Avenue. At the time of the accident, the home was occupied and the resident was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation. Details regarding the extent of the resident’s injuries remain unknown.

First responders worked diligently for several hours to rescue the driver from the wrecked vehicle. Authorities have confirmed that the driver, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, is conscious and receiving medical assessment. Preliminary reports suggest that a medical emergency may have occurred just before the crash, as indicated by statements from the Woodbury City Police Department.

The collision has led to significant disruptions, with police announcing that Glassboro Road between Elm and Chestnut Avenues, alongside several adjacent streets, will be closed for an extended period due to the accident. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes to avoid potential delays as cleanup and investigative efforts are underway.

Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene, with video footage from local news outlets capturing the truck lodged into the front of the home. Surrounding walls appeared to buckle under the significant weight of the vehicle, and tire tracks were visible across neighboring lawns leading to the crash site. One neighbor, Samantha Burke, recounted her experience during the event, stating she heard the truck collide with the house as she was leaving her home. Despite hearing calls for help, she noted that the structural damage made it unsafe for her to assist.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing, with authorities working to determine more details regarding the circumstances that led to this unfortunate event. As the community processes this incident, residents are urged to remain cautious in the affected areas until roads are cleared and normalcy resumes.