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GALLOWAY TWP. - Police are investigating a car accident that occurred Monday evening in Galloway Township.

It happened around 6 o'clock in the area of Aloe Street and Berlin Avenue.

It is unknown how many cars were involved but two medevacs were called to the scene to transport victims to area hospitals.

It is believed that at least two people were entrapped and the jaws of life was called to assist at the scene.

Police are still continuing their investigation.

Check back as more information becomes available to us.

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Supposedly no serious injuries, 5 on board, returning from an MVA, forced into the ditch by an oncoming car,

which kept going !! Roof was removed by the trees, not by hydraulic tools !

Pumper truck was returning from minor accident when engine ran off roadway to avoid another car traveling in opposite direction

By Matt Chiappardi
The Burlington County Times

LUMBERTON — Five volunteer firefighters were taken to local hospitals Wednesday night after their fire truck ran off the roadway on Smithville Road, according to a Burlington County Fire Coordinator David Constantine.

The pumper truck was returning from a minor accident on Route 38 shortly after 7:30 p.m. While traveling southbound on Smithville Road about a mile from Route 38, the engine ran off the roadway to avoid another car traveling in the opposite direction on the narrow street, Constantine said.

The fire vehicle ended up in a ditch and struck some trees. Its roof was sheared off, and the five firefighters inside the rig were taken to Virtua Memorial to be evaluated for minor injuries, authorities said.

Full story: 5 firefighters injured in fire truck crash

THELEN, KEVIN M. "DA'GO" 49 - of Mays Landing, passed away fittingly on Veterans' Day, November 11, 2011, with his family and company firefighters at his side. Da'Go was a member of VFW Post 220 and a firefighter for #1801 MLFD. He was employed as an EMT for Belle Plain Emergency Corps. Da'Go is survived by his loving wife, Judith Durham; his Aunt Jake; Peter Vanderburg (cousin); Daniel and Shawn (brothers), Patricia Stankus (mother); and numerous other relatives and friends. He was pre-deceased by his father Norbert Thelen, his maternal grandparents, and paternal grandfather, Grant Thelen. Da'Go was an active member of his community serving in various fire departments, emergency squads, and the American Red Cross. A celebration of life ceremony will be held Sunday, November 20, 2011 at the Mays Landing Fire House from 2pm-6pm (casual attire preferred). The MLFD will perform a "Tour Around Town" in honor of Da'Go Thelen at 2 PM (Other companies are encouraged to attend). Military and fire department honors will be held at 4 PM at the fire house. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Mack Cuff c/o Da'Go, 52 Aspen Ct., Galloway, NJ 08205; or donations to the MLFD, VFW Post #220 of Mays Landing, or the American Red Cross made in Da'Go's honor. (info and condolences: www.boakesfuneralhome.com)

The Elwood Vol Fire Company would like to extended our deepest sympathy to DaGo's family, friends and fellow Firefighters

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