The Oakland Fire Department and the Oakland First Aid Squad were called out at 7:30PM to assist the NJ State Police with a multi-car and truck accident that closed Route 287 as falling temperatures caused treacherous conditions on the bridge over the Wanaque River. The accident, which involved three tractor-trailers and more than 25 cars, sent more than a dozen people to area hospitals and forced authorities to close a 2-mile stretch of the highway for several hours. During the incident a flatbed wrecker slid on the icy roadway and crashed into the rear of Company One's Engine 1033 which was being utilized by Company Two personnel.
Wanaque Fire Department, Wanaque 1st Aid Squad, Pomptom Lakes/Riverdale 1st Aid Squad to the scene. Mahwah, Franklin Lakes and Pomptom Lakes Fire Departments covering the Boro of Oakland.
Several of the vehicles involved in Rt. 287 accident
Oakland DPW truck salts the icy roadway
Extensive damage to the rear of Engine 1033.
Front end damage to a Volvo on Rt. 287
Jack knifed tractor trailer and two vehicles in Friday night's accident
