Watch: NJ State Troopers Pull Suicidal Woman From I-295 Overpass

Several New Jersey State Troopers are being credited with rescuing a suicidal woman from an overpass on Interstate 295 in Burlington County late last month.

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On November 29th, Tprs. Michael Basti and Stephen McDonald were called to the Route 38 interchange in Mt. Laurel for a report of a person sitting on the edge of a bridge.

When troopers arrived, they made contact with an 18-year-old woman who was in emotional distress.

Interstate 295 at Route 38 in Mount Laurel NJ - Photo: Google Maps

While speaking to the woman, troopers determined that she was distraught and was contemplating jumping from the bridge. They made a determination that they needed to take action in order to save the woman’s life. They quickly grabbed the woman and successfully pulled her away from the edge.

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Mount Laurel EMS later arrived and transported the woman to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation.

Do you need help?

The New Jersey State Police urges anyone experiencing a crisis that seems too much to bear to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255.

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