GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A morning crash brought traffic delays to the Old Black Horse Pike after a vehicle struck a utility pole, causing wires to hang low across the roadway.
Police were dispatched to the scene near Maple Avenue around 7:20 a.m., according to the Gloucester Township Police Department.
No injuries were reported, and crews quickly cleared the scene, allowing the road to reopen later in the morning.
Key Points
- One vehicle crashed into a utility pole near Maple Avenue at 7:20 a.m.
- No injuries reported, but the crash caused temporary traffic disruptions
- Gloucester Township Police encourage residents to sign up for free Nixle alerts for road closures
Road briefly closed for repairs
The single-car collision caused wires to sag across the roadway, prompting temporary closures while utility workers made repairs. Police and fire personnel responded to secure the scene and direct traffic away from the affected area.
Public safety alerts available through Nixle
Officials reminded residents they can receive free text or email notifications for road closures and emergency updates through the Nixle alert system. To sign up, residents can text their ZIP code to 888777 or visit everbridge.com/products/nixle.
Police said all lanes on Old Black Horse Pike have since reopened, and no additional hazards remain at the scene.