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Storm topples tree onto Amazon truck in Plainfield; neighbors rush to rescue trapped worker

A thunderstorm in Plainfield, New Jersey, toppled a large tree onto an Amazon delivery truck, trapping the driver and prompting nearby residents to rush in after hearing what one witness described as sounding like an explosion.

Published Aug 11, 2026, 5:04 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A powerful thunderstorm in New Jersey toppled a large tree onto an Amazon delivery truck, trapping a worker inside the vehicle and triggering a rescue effort by neighbors who rushed to help after hearing what one witness described as sounding like an explosion, abc7ny.com reported.