Day: May 20, 2023

Hamilton, Hamilton, Mercer County

Firefighters Respond To Refrigerant Leak In Hamilton Store

May 20, 2023

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Just after 6:00 p.m. Hamilton Township Fire Department was dispatched to BJ’s Wholesale Club at 900 Marketplace Boulevard for a reported smoke condition in the rear of the store and the building was evacuated. Upon arrival and investigation, it was determined to be a coolant leak from a large refrigeration unit in the store. A short time later Trenton Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team was called to the scene as well at PSE&G and the Township Fire Marshal. Firefighters set up positive pressure ventilation fans to clear the store of the referigerant. The hazardous materials technicians used monitoring equipment to ensure that the referigerant was dissipating. Just before 8:00 p.m. the Trenton Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team cleared the scene and several Hamilton units stayed on the scene to continue using fans to clear the store. A repair technician was dispatched to make repairs to the cooling system. Once all levels were safe firefighters cleared the scene.

Mercer County, Robbinsville, Robbinsville

Multiple Vehicle Crashes On NJ Turnpike In Robbinsville

May 20, 2023

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–At 10:51 a.m. the Robbinsville Township Fire Department/EMS and Hightstown First Aid Squad were dispatched to the inner roadway at mile post 63 south bound for a multi-vehicle accident. Upon arrival it appeared to have been up to eight vehicles involved in the crash. The injuries appeared to be minor BLS type injuries. It was unclear if anyone was transported to the hospital from the crash. There was a traffic delay of over one mile south bound and about 3/4 of a mile on the inner roadways.

At 11:16 a.m. the Robbinsville Township Fire Department/EMS and Hightstown First Aid Squad responded to the south bound inner roadway at mile post 60.2 for another crash. It appeared that a cab had hit the NJ Barrier of the inner roadway and occupants were transferred to the ambulance. It was unclear what hospital the occupants were transported to.

Crash on New Jersey Turnpike at mile post 63 south bound inner roadway involving what appeared to be at least 8 vehicles.

Crash in Robbinsville Township on NJ Turnpike at mile post 60.2 south bound inner roadway involving a taxi.