Car Crash Topples Utility Pole and Closes Road in NJ

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13 September 2024 at 7:18 am

A driver caused quite a mess during the morning commute in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, on September 12, after crashing into a utility pole, downing power lines and bringing traffic to a crawl as a result.

According to local media, the vehicle hit the pole around 9:30 am, sending wires into the roadway and leading to the closure of a stretch of Route 73 between the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295 until the early hours of Friday. Credit: Anthony Quintano via Storyful

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