Tree Falls On Utility Lines Near Johnston Drive Road, Watchung NJ
A large tree fell on utility and power lines near Johnston Drive. The tree created debris and caused wires to hang or fall across the road. Police and fire units are closing the road and have asked the utility company to respond quickly.
Audio|Source: Watchung Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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In front of near Johnston Drive.
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137-328.
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There's a lot of debris in the roadway with the tree resting on wires. I'll get you the pull numbers that it's in between.
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Wires in the roadway as well.
00:39
Power lines or utility?
00:46
I believe utility, but the tree is resting on the power line.
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35328. The first poll number was 1530 Whiskey Golf.
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328, possible power lines. They may be dead at this time, but we're going to shut the road here, suffice PST and G if they could expedite.
01:44
Katrina, if you can, go to the traffic truck and grab some of the barricades and bring them up here.
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Location mentioned:
Near Johnston Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
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