Newark, NJ (January 16, 2026) – Four people were injured early on Wednesday morning when a vehicle crashed into a firehouse at the intersection of Sanford Ave and South Orange Ave, according to local emergency reports.
The incident occurred around 2:21 a.m. on January 14. Authorities said a vehicle left the roadway and collided with the structure, prompting a rapid response from fire and EMS units already stationed at the location.
All four injured individuals were assessed at the scene, and their conditions have not yet been publicly disclosed. It is unclear whether the injured parties were inside the vehicle or the building at the time of the crash.
Officials have not confirmed the cause of the collision, and the incident remains under investigation. Traffic in the area was temporarily impacted as crews worked to secure the scene and assess structural damage to the firehouse.
