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

July 22, 2025
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.