Crime & Safety
Pole Fell In Lacey After Concrete Truck Caught Wire: Police
The intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Tiller Drive closed Tuesday after a utility pole was knocked into the road, police said.
LACEY, NJ — The intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Tiller Drive closed Tuesday after a utility pole was knocked into the road, police said.
The Ocean County Sheriff's Office announced the closure at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
An investigation at the scene found that a passing concrete truck caught a low wire causing the pole to come down, police said.
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Sunrise Boulevard remained closed into the night while Verizon made repairs.
The Forked River Fire Department also assisted on the scene.
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