Crane Smashes Into 2 Homes In NJ: Police

RIVER VALE, NJ — A heavy-duty crane fell onto two houses in River Vale on Thursday morning, damaging both, officials said.

At approximately 9:55 a.m., the River Vale Police Department responded to Sunny Hill Terrace for an incident involving a crane being used by a private contractor, said Captain Joshua Wisse.

The contractor was performing work at a home when the ground underneath gave way, causing the crane to overturn.

The crane damaged the roofs of two homes. But no injuries were reported, Wisse said.

The River Vale Fire Department, Building Department, and a crew from PSE&G responded to the scene to secure the area and ensure it was safe.

Crews were still working as of 3:15 p.m. to clean up the area and assess the extent of the damage, police said.