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Students, teachers injured in school bus crash taken to 6 hospitals
Posted: Updated:Over 40 students, teachers and adults inured in a school bus crash on Interstate 80 in Mount Olive Thursday were taken to six hospitals.
Gov. Phil Murphy said that 43 people on the bus and the driver of the dump truck were hurt in the crash. Two others were killed.
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Of the injured, 21 people were taken to Morristown Medical Center, 10 were taken to Hackettstown Medical Center, three were taken to St. Clare’s Dover Hospital, four were taken to St. Clare’s Denville Hospital, three were taken to University Hospital in Newark and two were taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson.
Murphy said that some of the patients suffered critical injuries and had to have surgery.
A teacher and one student were killed as a result of the crash.
As of Friday, hospital officials say that many of the patients have been released.
The bus contained fifth-graders from East Brook Middle School in Paramus. It was one of three school buses on the way to Waterloo Village in Stanhope for a field trip.
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Horrific bus crash tests responders, equipment
Horrific bus crash tests responders, equipment
The horrific crash that killed two people and injured dozens of others on Thursday set off a massive emergency response that put first-responder training and equipment to the test.
The horrific crash that killed two people and injured dozens of others on Thursday set off a massive emergency response that put first-responder training and equipment to the test.
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Crews perform dozens of rescues after rain causes heavy flooding
Crews perform dozens of rescues after rain causes heavy flooding
Crews perform dozens of rescues after rain causes heavy flooding
Crews perform dozens of rescues after rain causes heavy flooding
Crews throughout northern New Jersey performed dozens of water rescues Tuesday after rain caused heavy flooding around the state.
Crews throughout northern New Jersey performed dozens of water rescues Tuesday after rain caused heavy flooding around the state.
Forecast: Heavy rain, thunderstorms possible Tuesday
Forecast: Heavy rain, thunderstorms possible Tuesday
Rain fell this morning across parts of New Jersey, and is expected to stick around for the majority of the day.
Rain fell this morning across parts of New Jersey, and is expected to stick around for the majority of the day.
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New “Joker” movie looking for paid extras for New Jersey filming
New “Joker” movie looking for paid extras for New Jersey filming
New “Joker” movie looking for paid extras for New Jersey filming
The new "Joker" movie is looking for paid extras.
The new "Joker" movie is looking for paid extras.
NJ drug rehab center to receive $4M grant to fight addiction
NJ drug rehab center to receive $4M grant to fight addiction
NJ drug rehab center to receive $4M grant to fight addiction
NJ drug rehab center to receive $4M grant to fight addiction
A Catholic Charities drug rehab clinic based in Trenton will receive a $4 million grant from the federal government to help expand its efforts to fight drug addiction.
A Catholic Charities drug rehab clinic based in Trenton will receive a $4 million grant from the federal government to help expand its efforts to fight drug addiction.
NJ leads charge in effort to ban carrying guns in public
NJ leads charge in effort to ban carrying guns in public
NJ leads charge in effort to ban carrying guns in public
NJ leads charge in effort to ban carrying guns in public
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal is continuing his push to curb gun violence across the country.
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal is continuing his push to curb gun violence across the country.
School district to have several ‘homework-free’ weekends
School district to have several ‘homework-free’ weekends
School district to have several ‘homework-free’ weekends
School district to have several ‘homework-free’ weekends
The Wayne Township School District is starting so-called “wellness weekends” for students.
The Wayne Township School District is starting so-called “wellness weekends” for students.
Tax credit means more movies could come film in NJ
Tax credit means more movies could come film in NJ
Tax credit means more movies could come film in NJ
Television and movie producers say that filming their projects in New Jersey is a viable option once again thanks to new tax credits.
Television and movie producers say that filming their projects in New Jersey is a viable option once again thanks to new tax credits.
White police dispatcher says officers insulted him with racial slurs
White police dispatcher says officers insulted him with racial slurs
White police dispatcher says officers insulted him with racial slurs
A former Wall Township police dispatcher has filed a lawsuit against the town and police department after he says he endured years of abuse by officers who insulted him with racial slurs.
A former Wall Township police dispatcher has filed a lawsuit against the town and police department after he says he endured years of abuse by officers who insulted him with racial slurs.
Actor Alan Cumming to perform at State Theater New Jersey
Actor Alan Cumming to perform at State Theater New Jersey
Actor Alan Cumming to perform at State Theater New Jersey
Actor Alan Cumming to perform at State Theater New Jersey
Actor Alan Cumming will be showing off his musical side with a concert this weekend at the State Theater New Jersey in New Brunswick.
Actor Alan Cumming will be showing off his musical side with a concert this weekend at the State Theater New Jersey in New Brunswick.
Police: Rider security officer posed as girl to get nude photos from teen
Police: Rider security officer posed as girl to get nude photos from teen
Police: Rider security officer posed as girl to get nude photos from teen
Authorities say a security officer at a New Jersey university pretended to be a teenage girl online so a teenage boy in Arkansas would send naked photos and videos of himself.
Authorities say a security officer at a New Jersey university pretended to be a teenage girl online so a teenage boy in Arkansas would send naked photos and videos of himself.
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Scenes after Bill Cosby's sentencing in Pennsylvania
Scenes after Bill Cosby's sentencing in Pennsylvania
Bill Cosby is taken away in handcuffs after being sentenced to 3-10 years in his sexual assault retrial at the Montgomery County Courthouse on September 25, 2018 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. In April, Cosby was found guilty.
Bill Cosby is taken away in handcuffs after being sentenced to 3-10 years in his sexual assault retrial at the Montgomery County Courthouse on September 25, 2018 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. In April, Cosby was found guilty.
Photos following the sentencing of actor/comedian Bill Cosby on Sept. 25, 2018. Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.Photos following the sentencing of actor/comedian Bill Cosby on Sept. 25, 2018. Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.2018 Prudential Center Concert Lineup
2018 Prudential Center Concert Lineup
Fall Out Boy will be performing at the Prudential Center.
A variety of artists will be performing at the Prudential Center in Newark for the rest of 2018 and beyond.
A variety of artists will be performing at the Prudential Center in Newark for the rest of 2018 and beyond.
Musical acts at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City opened its doors on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City opened its doors on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Guide: New Jersey Public Golf Courses
Guide: New Jersey Public Golf Courses
Fox Hollow Golf Club
As the weather warms up, it's time to get your golf bag out and tee off once again! New Jersey offers a variety of public courses to practice your game at. Check out the list below for the links in your area.
As the weather warms up, it's time to get your golf bag out and tee off once again! New Jersey offers a variety of public courses to practice your game at. Check out the list below for the links in your area.
70th Emmy Awards
70th Emmy Awards
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: Where to find food trucks in New Jersey
Guide: Where to find food trucks in New Jersey
Food Truck Friday: Callahan's
Craving something savory or sweet? It doesn't really matter when it comes to food trucks, where you can have it all -- you just have to know where to find them! Here is a list of food trucks and where you could find them in New Jersey.
Craving something savory or sweet? It doesn't really matter when it comes to food trucks, where you can have it all -- you just have to know where to find them! Here is a list of food trucks and where you could find them in New Jersey.
Guide: New Jersey Breweries
Guide: New Jersey Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the state for beer-lovers to visit. Check out our list for breweries in your area.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the state for beer-lovers to visit. Check out our list for breweries in your area.
2018 Boardwalk Hall performers
2018 Boardwalk Hall performers
The 2018 Boardwalk Hall performers include live music and entertainment.
The 2018 Boardwalk Hall performers include live music and entertainment.
