SUV crashes into restaurant in Eagleswood, New Jersey, killing 2

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Thursday, August 10, 2017
Car crash into restaurant in New Jersey kills 2
Newscopter 7 was over the scene in Eagleswood.

EAGLESWOOD, New Jersey (WABC) -- Two people were killed in a fiery one-car crash in southern New Jersey.



An SUV caught fire after crashing into the side of a restaurant in Eagleswood.



The town is just south of Long Beach Island in Ocean County.



People were inside the car and trapped. Extrication was needed to free the victims.



54-year-old Patty Rulon of Manahawkin and 91-year-old Albert Rulon of Tuckerton were killed in the crash.



A 15-year-old boy is also being treated for serious injuries.



There's no word on the cause of the accident, but busy Route 9 was closed for part of the evening commute.

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