Crime & Safety

Crash Causes Power Outage, Road Closure In Warren

Breaking: JCP&L is reporting 47 Warren homes are without power as a result of the accident. Power is estimated to be resumed by 3:30 p.m.

WARREN, NJ — A car crash has caused a power outage to Warren residents and a road closure Wednesday afternoon.

A motor vehicle crashed into a utility pole bringing down power lines on Rockage Road, Warren Police announced around 2:10 p.m.

The road is closed in both directions in the area. The bus company and utility companies have been notified, police said.

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Jersey Central Power & Light is reporting 47 Warren homes are without power as a result of the accident. Power is estimated to be resumed by 3:30 p.m.

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