Fiery Crash in Cape May County Ends in Rescue, Driver Airlifted

Issue #498

October 28, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

💥 Fiery Crash in Cape May County Ends in Rescue, Driver Airlifted

👻Animatronics, Fog, and Frights: Inside Cape May County’s Scariest House

👻Ocean City’s Halloween Parade Returns Alongside Beloved 5K and Welcome Night

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👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

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Fiery Crash in Cape May County Ends in Rescue, Driver Airlifted

A devastating head-on crash between a white sedan and a Jitney bus on Route 9 in the Rio Grande section of Middle Township led to a dramatic rescue on Saturday evening. The collision, which occurred around 6 p.m., left the sedan's driver trapped inside the burning vehicle, prompting immediate action from bystanders and emergency crews. Once firefighters reached the scene, they worked quickly to free the trapped driver. According to the Rio Grande Fire Department, crews had to remove all four doors and the roof of the sedan to access the injured individual, whose foot had become wedged under the gas pedal and center console. The driver was eventually pulled from the mangled vehicle after a 20-minute extrication effort and was airlifted to a nearby hospital. Fortunately, the driver’s injuries were not considered life-threatening. Eight passengers on the Jitney bus were treated for minor injuries, and no one else was seriously hurt. Community members and emergency personnel were praised for their swift and coordinated response, which many credited with saving the driver's life.

 

Animatronics, Fog, and Frights: Inside Cape May County’s Scariest House

  Each October, homes across Cape May County light up with pumpkins, cobwebs, and ghosts, but one North Wildwood residence has officially earned the title of the "Spookiest Halloween House" at the Jersey Shore. Located at 105 East 5th Avenue, the home has become a seasonal sensation. What began as a modest holiday tradition has transformed into a full-scale haunted walk-through experience, complete with more than 30 animatronic figures, eerie lighting, immersive sound effects, and spine-chilling surprises. The display, created by homeowner Jim Manna and his family, has grown exponentially over the years. Initially meant to entertain neighbors, the Halloween setup now draws visitors from across the region, who come to loop through the backyard attraction and experience the cinematic scares for themselves. This haunting tradition is just one of many holiday setups created by the Manna family, who also decorate for Christmas and Easter. But Halloween is where their creativity—and their creepy animatronics—truly shine. Though other decorated homes were nominated in a recent online call for Cape May County’s top Halloween displays, nearly 85% of submissions mentioned this North Wildwood address, cementing its reputation as a local legend.

Ocean City’s Halloween Parade Returns Alongside Beloved 5K and Welcome Night

 Ocean City is set to host three major fall events: the 77th Annual Halloween Parade on Oct. 30, featuring costumed participants and floats along Asbury Avenue; Welcome Night on Oct. 29, where locals can connect with businesses and organizations at the Sports & Civic Center; and the 30th Trail of Two Cities 5K on Nov. 1, a race across the Route 52 causeway linking Ocean City and Somers Point. Registration is open now, with a $30 discounted fee available through 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 30. Participants can register online and find race details at ocnj.us/race-events

 

Which of the following historic buildings in Cape May was designed by the architect who also contributed to the design of the United States Capitol?

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Answer to the October 27th Trivia Question

Cape May is recognized as one of the oldest seaside resorts in the United States. Which of the following events helped establish Cape May as a popular vacation destination in the 19th century?

A) The construction of Congress Hall in 1816
B) The discovery of oil off the coast of Cape May
C) The establishment of a naval base during World War II
D) The opening of the first casino in New Jersey

Answer: A) The construction of Congress Hall in 1816

Congress Hall, built in 1816, played a significant role in making Cape May a prominent resort destination. It attracted visitors from Philadelphia and beyond, helping establish the town's reputation as one of the finest seaside resorts in America by the 19th century.​

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