Truck Crashes into Dentist's Office in Cherry Hill, Office Manager Saved by Desk
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: September 6, 2023
A truck crashed into Lakeview Dental Care in Cherry Hill, causing closures and delays. The office manager was thrown to the ground but saved by her desk. The driver of the truck suffered burns and was taken to the hospital.
All eastbound lanes of Route 70 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, are closed after a Bartlett Tree Experts tree service truck crashed into a dentist's office. The incident occurred at the intersection of Rt. 41/CR 154, causing significant damage to the building.
Shockingly, the truck burst into flames upon impact with the office.
The office manager of Lakeview Dental Care was also affected by the crash. She was thrown to the ground due to its force but fortunately survived thanks to her desk acting as a shield against further harm.
According to a spokesperson from Camden County, where Cherry Hill is located, the driver has been taken to Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia for medical attention. Thankfully, their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
Fortunately, no other injuries have been reported as a result of this incident.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has advised drivers in the area to expect delays due to lane closures on eastbound Route 70 near Rt. 41/CR 154 in Cherry Hill.
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Tags: Fatality, New Jersey, Accident, News, Traffic, Cherry Hill, NJDOT, Dentist
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- office manager
- Vehicles:
- Bartlett Tree Experts truck
- State:
- New Jersey
- City:
- Cherry Hill
- Location:
- Route 70 at Rt. 41/CR 154, Cherry Hill
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-09-06
Route 70 at Rt. 41/CR 154, Cherry Hill
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