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Wall Township police investigating cause of downed utility wires, dump truck involvement unconfirmed

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a utility wire incident that occurred Monday night in Wall Township, with unconfirmed reports suggesting a dump truck may have been involved.

In a statement issued Tuesday at 12:30 p.m., the Wall Township Police Department said they are actively looking into the circumstances surrounding the downed wires. While it is possible that a dump truck came into contact with communication lines, potentially triggering a chain reaction with power lines, no eyewitnesses have confirmed the truck’s involvement.

The department is coordinating with Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) and other agencies as the investigation continues.

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