Seven Vehicles Damaged, One Overturned On Route 17

A seven-vehicle wreck brought firefighters to Route 17 in Bergen County on Tuesday night, Aug. 20, firefighters said.

Miraculously, occupants had self-extricated from the vehicles when firefighters arrived on scene near the Holiday Inn in Hasbrouck Heights around 9:45 p.m., they said.

Around 9:45 PM, Chiefs 60, 61, and 62 with Squad 1, and Engine 2 responded to Route 17 South for a reported motor...

Posted by Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department on Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Around 9:45 PM, Chiefs 60, 61, and 62 with Squad 1, and Engine 2 responded to Route 17 South for a reported motor...

Posted by Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department on Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Around 9:45 PM, Chiefs 60, 61, and 62 with Squad 1, and Engine 2 responded to Route 17 South for a reported motor...

Posted by Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department on Tuesday, August 20, 2024

One vehicle had overturned and was smoking. Photos show several parked cars had been damaged during the incident.

EMS evaluated occupants and firefighters applied speed dry to the fluid spill.

Daily Voice has reached out to local police for details.