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Dump Truck Takes Down Wires Closing Route 3 In Both Directions (Photos)

A dump truck crash that took down wires closed Route 3 in both directions for hours Wednesday, Feb. 1 in Secaucus, authorities confirmed.

The highway was expected to reopen at 2 p.m., following the morning rush hour incident, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said.

Dump truck crash Route 3

Secaucus Police

Traffic backups along Route 3 in Secaucus.

NDOT

The wires were down at west of the NJ Turnpike Eastern Spur, with heavy backups were reported as of 10:55 a.m.

Photos from the scene show wires laying across the end gate of the truck.

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