A tractor-trailer crashed into a two-story home in Carteret, New Jersey, on Wednesday afternoon after the driver suffered a "medical incident," officials said. The driver was taken to the hospital for treatment, and it is unclear if anyone was home at the time of the crash.
A tractor-trailer crashed into a two-story home in Carteret, New Jersey, on Wednesday afternoon after the driver suffered a "medical incident," officials said.
The borough of Carteret announced that emergency crews rushed to the scene after the tractor-trailer barreled into the home on Wednesday afternoon.
Tractor-Trailer Crashes into New Jersey Home After Driver Suffers Medical Incident
Officials said the driver "had a medical incident" prior to the crash. The driver, who was driving a Porky Products Inc. vehicle, was taken to the hospital for treatment, officials said.
It was unclear if anyone was home at the time of the crash or if anyone else was injured.
Tractor-Trailer Crashes into New Jersey Home After Driver Suffers Medical Incident
Photos and video from the scene showed emergency crews surveying the damaged house. The tractor-trailer appeared to barrel into the back of a home in New Jersey. (SKY FOX)
The massive truck ended up lodged in the back of the home. (SKY FOX)
Tractor-Trailer Crashes into New Jersey Home After Driver Suffers Medical Incident
Officials told residents to expect road closures until the crash scene was cleaned up.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the driver and the families whose house was hit," they said.
Tractor-Trailer Crashes into New Jersey Home After Driver Suffers Medical Incident
Fox News Digital reached out to Porky Products Inc. for comment.
The crash is under investigation.
Tractor-Trailer Crashes into New Jersey Home After Driver Suffers Medical Incident
* The tractor-trailer appeared to crash through a white fence before it slammed into the two-story home.
* The driver was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries.
* The tractor-trailer appeared to barrel into the back of a home in New Jersey.
* The massive truck ended up lodged in the back of the home.
* Officials told residents to expect road closures until the crash scene was cleaned up.
This incident is a reminder of the dangers of driving while experiencing a medical emergency. It is important to be aware of your body and to pull over if you are feeling unwell. If you are driving and experience a medical emergency, it is important to pull over to a safe location and call 911.
