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Downed Power Lines, Trees Scattered Across Cherry Hill: Police

Trees and power lines are down all over Cherry Hill, police said Wednesday afternoon.

Trees and power lines are down all over Cherry Hill, police said Wednesday afternoon.
Trees and power lines are down all over Cherry Hill, police said Wednesday afternoon. (Patch Graphic)

CHERRY HILL, NJ — There are several areas in Cherry Hill that have trees and wires down due to a severe storm that came through the region on Wednesday, police said. Anyone who must travel is advised to use extreme caution.

Brace Road is closed in both directions from Pearlcroft Road to the Connector. Police are on location. A tree is also down across the road in the area of Springdale Road and Greentree Road, and the area of Bortons Mill Road and Kitty Hawk Road.

It is likely that trash collection will be delayed due to the downed trees and wires, township officials said Wednesday afternoon. PSEG and the Department of Public Works are working to address all the problem areas.

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Anyone who has experienced a power outage, should contact PSE&G by texting OUT to 4PSEG (47734) or calling 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). To report a non-emergency matter, contact Cherry Hill Police at 856-665-1200. For emergencies and immediate help, dial 911.

The severe storm could bring hail, 80-mph damaging winds, power outages and possibly lightning. Read More: NJ Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Hail, 80-MPH Winds

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