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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.

Downed wires along Route 3 Feb. 1.

Downed wires along Route 3 Feb. 1.

Photo Credit: HudPost
Traffic backups along Route 3 in Secaucus.

Traffic backups along Route 3 in Secaucus.

Photo Credit: NDOT
Dump truck crash Route 3

Dump truck crash Route 3

Photo Credit: Secaucus Police

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

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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