Belmar Boulevard crash leaves pole badly damaged as utility crews assess repairs
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — A car veered off Belmar Boulevard early Sunday and slammed into a utility pole at Gully Road, leaving the pole with significant damage and sending utility crews to the scene for immediate repairs, according to Wall Township Police.
The single-vehicle crash happened while the vehicle was traveling westbound on Belmar Boulevard, police said.
Despite the impact, no injuries were reported.
The collision caused significant damage to the utility pole, which police said needed to be replaced immediately.
JCP&L and Verizon crews responded to the scene to evaluate the damage and determine what repairs would be required.
Police said additional information would be released concerning any road closures or detours associated with the repair work. Officials also said they would provide updates about any potential power outages resulting from the work.
Police did not provide information about what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway.
No additional details about the vehicle or driver were released in the initial announcement.
Key Points
- A westbound vehicle left Belmar Boulevard and struck a utility pole at Gully Road early Sunday.
- No injuries were reported, but police said the utility pole sustained significant damage and required immediate replacement.
- JCP&L and Verizon responded to assess repairs, with possible road closures, detours and power outages to be addressed in subsequent updates.
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