Dump truck driver trapped for 3 hours after crashing into New Jersey home.

Emergency services have provided further details regarding a recent incident in which a dump truck collided with a home in South Jersey, leaving significant destruction in its wake. The accident took place on Tuesday afternoon in Woodbury Heights, impacting a 71-year-old homeowner who was inside the residence at the time.

The elderly resident, whose identity has not been disclosed, was located and safely extricated by emergency responders after the truck crashed through his home shortly after 1:30 p.m. He was subsequently transported to Cooper University Hospital for evaluation. At the time of reporting, the homeowner remained under observation but was listed in stable condition after being propelled through two walls by the force of the collision.

The driver of the dump truck was trapped within the wreckage for nearly three hours before emergency workers successfully rescued him around 4:15 p.m. He was also taken to the hospital in stable condition. According to the Gloucester County Emergency Management Office, significant stabilization efforts were required to access the driver, who maintained communication with emergency personnel via a cell phone while trapped.

Initial investigations reveal that the driver was experiencing a seizure at the time of the collision. This information was corroborated by Charles Zeisloft, the driver’s employer. The driver, who has not been named, was discharged from the hospital later that evening.

The distressing incident was captured on a dashcam video, which documents the truck veering off the roadway, crashing through a utility pole, and careening across multiple properties before becoming entirely lodged inside the home. The truck, weighing approximately 73,000 pounds and loaded with concrete sand, caused extensive damage to the structure. Officials from the department of emergency response have indicated that the home will require commercial demolition to ensure the safety of the property.

The local community is left to contend with the aftermath of this shocking event, as emergency services work to assess the full extent of the damage and restore safety to the area. Further updates regarding the condition of both the homeowner and the driver are anticipated as investigations continue.