Traffic & Transit

Hanging Electrical Wire Damages 3 Cars In Nutley: Police

Damage to the vehicles included burn marks on the fenders, windshields, hoods, roofs and trunks, Nutley police said.

NUTLEY, NJ — An arcing electrical wire hanging from a utility pole damaged three vehicles in Nutley earlier this week, police say.

According to the Nutley Police Department, the incident took place Tuesday on East Passaic Avenue. Damage to the vehicles included burn marks on the vehicles' fenders, windshields, hoods, roofs and trunks.

The Nutley Fire Department evaluated the scene and contacted PSE&G, who responded accordingly, police said.

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