Long Valley Bus Crash Closes Road, Causes Power Outage (Updated)

LONG VALLEY, NJ - A school bus accident caused the closure of East Valley Brook Road and intentional power outages on Friday morning, according to officials.

Washington Township Police said a full size township bus swerved off the roadway due to another vehicle, striking a stone wall and telephone pole, causing the wires to fall on top of the bus.

Washington Township Mayor Matt Murello posted to social media that there were no injuries in the crash and the students were at school. Officials at JCP&L said that power restoration efforts were underway and were expected to be completed by the end of the day.

The Chester Township Police said that the accident caused an intentional power outage on the Long Valley side of Chester. Staged restorations will be performed throughout the day, officials said.

Murello noted that the road will remain closed until the repairs are complete. He also took time to thank responders.

"I want to emphasize my sincere appreciation to everyone that responded," Murello wrote. "JCP&L, The WTPD, fire, first aid squad and school all had the situation under control almost immediately."

The other vehicle possibly involved was a white van, New York plates, pulling a trailer, police said. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Washington Township Police at 908-876-3232.

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