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POLICE INVESTIGATING MULLICA TWP. ACCIDENT

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MULLICA TWP. - At least two people are in the hospital Thursday night following a car accident in Mullica Township.

The accident happened around 3:00 p.m. in the area of Colombia drive and Route 30.

Two cars were involved and two medevac's were called to the nearby Elwood School to transport the victims.

Witnesses on scene tell NBC40 they saw passengers in an overturned vehicle dangling upside down.

There is no word on the extent of any injuries at this time.

Police are investigating.

Check back as more information becomes available.

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Vineland fire displaces four Christmas afternoon

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Posted: Sunday, December 25, 2011 8:55 pm | Updated: 12:29 am, Mon Dec 26, 2011.

VINELAND– A fire forced four people from their homes on Christmas, but firefighters extinguished the flames before their duplex could be irreparably damaged, officials said that night.
The blaze started shortly before 4:47 p.m. Sunday on the house on 400 block of Northeast Avenue in Vineland, Fire Department Lt. Wayne Fowler said.
Firefighters responded and had the fire under control by 5:27 p.m., Fowler said.
The two-story structure sustained fire, smoke and water damage that was heaviest on the top floor, he said.
Investigators have not yet determined how the fire started, but believe it was accidental, he said.
The Southern Shore Chapter of the American Red Cross also responded to help the four adults living there.
Elaine Rose
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State Police investigating single car crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hammonton

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State police are investigating the cause of a serious single-car crash on the Atlantic City Expressway near milepost 28 in Hammonton this morning.

Police said the crash occurred about 5:15 a.m., when a single car driven by an unidentified man drove off the roadway and into the center median. The car then struck two trees with the driver's side door

The driver was trapped, but was extricated and taken by ambulance to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center because the weather was too poor for a helicopter to fly, police said.

The unidentified man from Mays Landing is in critical condition, Sgt. Joseph Walters said.

Walters said there were no witnesses to the crash and the state police fatal accident investigation unit also responded.

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FIRE CREWS RESPOND TO FIRE NEAR AVALON GOLF CLUB

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MIDDLE TWP. -- Authorities are investigating a structure fire that occurred early Friday morning in Middle Township.

It happened just after midnight on the 200 block of Springdale Ct., in the Swainton section of the township, near the Avalon Golf Club.

Authorities have not released any details about the severity of the blaze, but have confirmed that there were no injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

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BARGAINTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY OPENS NEW FACILITY

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EGG HARBOR TWP. - After years of waiting the Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company moved into their newly rebuilt facility Monday.

Just after 6 o'clock Monday evening the Bargaintown Volunteer Fire Company arrived at....Continue Reading

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AUTHORITIES CONDUCT MASSIVE K-9 SEARCH FOR MISSING MULLICA MAN

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MULLICA TWP. -- The search continued Monday for a missing Mullica Township man who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease. This time, authorities brought K-9 units from across the state to investigate.

Thirty-five handlers and their K-9 partners explored a massive area in search of 64-year-old Joseph Herbert, who has been missing since November 30th. The search follows another large one on Sunday, when authorities say 3,500 acres were covered.

Herbert's family is overwhelmed by the support of the community and effort put forth by authorities.

"This is the hardest thing my family has ever faced. To have the support that we have, words just can't express," said Beverly Herbert, Joseph's daughter.

Joseph is known to take daily walks, sometimes for miles. Authorities say he could be in a shelter or a hospital in the state.

If you have any information, contact Mullica Township Police at (609) 561-7600.

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SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN IN MULLICA TWP. CONTINUES ON SUNDAY

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MULLICA TWP.- A week after family and friends started the organized search of the missing Joe Herbert, they were back at it again on Sunday, this time led by officials and multiple fire departments.

Many were hoping to come up with a lead to where the 64 year old with Alzheimer's has gone.

"If this is what I have to do for the rest of my......Continue Reading 

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