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Transformer Explosion KOs Power, Downs Wire In Bayonne

The area of Avenue A and 4th Street in Bayonne was closed to vehicles and pedestrians after a transformer exploded downing live wires around 10:30 a.m. Monday, authorities said.

Avenue A and 4th Street was closed in Bayonne after a transformer blew and downed wires.

Avenue A and 4th Street was closed in Bayonne after a transformer blew and downed wires.

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PSEG was on scene for repairs as of 10:50 a.m., Bayonne police told Daily Voice.

More than 270 PSEG customers were without power as of 11 a.m., according to the PSEG outage map.

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