Crime & Safety
Roads Reopen After Utility Pole Damaged In West Windsor: Police
A damaged utility pole was creating a hazard to passing drivers, so 2 roads were closed as a precaution.
WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ - Two roads that were closed due to a damaged utility pole in West Windsor have been reopened, West Windsor police said Monday afternoon. The damaged utility pole that was creating a hazard to passing drivers.
Both Cranbury Road and Princeton-Hightstown Road, between Alexander Road and Cranbury Road, have been reopened, according to police.
The damaged utility pole was the result of heavy winds of more than 60 mph that hit New Jersey on Monday. A high wind warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Monday.
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Downed wires should always be considered "live," authorities advise. Residents should not approach or drive over a downed line or touch anything that it might be in contact with. As always, use 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency.
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