Crime & Safety
Fire, Downed Power Lines In Marlboro After Car Hits Utility Pole
A small fire broke out this morning on Vanderburg Road after a vehicle hit a utility pole, authorities said. The road remains closed.
MARLBORO, NJ - Road closures, downed power lines and a small fire resulted after a vehicle struck a utility pole on Vanderburg Road in Marlboro, authorities said Thursday.
According to a statement from local police posted around 6 a.m., the Marlboro Fire Department responded Thursday morning to extinguish the electrical fire. There were no reported injuries.
As of 11:45 a.m., Vanderburg Road remains closed between Clymer Court and Albermarle Drive. Police officers are at the scene and a detour is in place.
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JCP&L is on location and has started the repairs. About eight residences are affected by outages, according to the power authority's outage map. To report an outage, call 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877).
Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.
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