Two-car crash with injury near Essex Street and Route 17, Lodi NJ

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Reported: 1/2/2026 02:51 PM

Essex St, Lodi, NJ 07644

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-car collision near Essex Street and Route 17 in Lodi, New Jersey. One person, a 19-year-old female, reported back pain and required medical assessment.

Audio|Heard on: Bergen NJ Fire Dispatch Group Calls

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Essex Street and Route 17 for two car motor vehicle crash, 19-year-old female with back pain.

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EMS Councilor, I'm in score 3rd and final tone for a crew.

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Essex and Route 17, for a 19-year-old female involved in a two car crash with back pain.

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Essex St, Lodi, NJ 07644

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Two-car crash with injury near Essex Street and Route 17, Lodi NJ

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-car collision near Essex Street and Route 17 in Lodi, New Jersey. One person, a 19-year-old female, reported back pain and required medical assessment.

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