Large crane truck overturns in New Jersey neighborhood

ByEyewitness News WABC logo
Saturday, October 28, 2017
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WEST ORANGE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A large crane toppled over in a New Jersey neighborhood Friday afternoon, injuring one person.

The incident happened just after 4 .m. at a house on St. Cloud Avenue in West Orange.

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A spokeswoman for West Orange said the crane was being used by a tree removal company, and the operator was trapped inside. He has since been rescued.

The operator suffered a broken leg and large cut on his back.

The crane took down several primary power lines when it fell over.

There are no other reports of injuries.