Overturned crash shuts down bay head intersection, sends victims to hospital

Overturned crash shuts down Bay Head intersection, sends victims to hospital

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February 5, 2026

BAY HEAD, NJ – A two-vehicle crash that left one car overturned shut down a busy Bay Head intersection late Wednesday morning, drawing a multi-agency emergency response.

The collision happened around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Main Avenue and Harris Street, where fire crews were dispatched for reports of an overturned vehicle, according to the Bay Head Fire Department.

Occupants from both vehicles were assisted out by responding police officers before firefighters arrived on scene. No one was trapped inside the vehicles, officials said.

Overturned crash shuts down bay head intersection, sends victims to hospital
Photo: overturned crash shuts down bay head intersection, sends victims to hospital

Fire units from the Bay Head Fire Department and the Mantoloking Fire Company remained on location to provide scene safety and hazard control while the roadway was secured and vehicles were cleared.

Injured parties were evaluated and treated at the scene by the Point Pleasant First Aid & Emergency Squad. The extent of injuries was not released.

  • Two vehicles involved in a crash at Main Avenue and Harris Street
  • One vehicle overturned; occupants assisted out by police
  • Injuries treated on scene; investigation ongoing

The crash is being investigated by the Bay Head Police Department.

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