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U-Turning Tractor-Trailer Rips Utility Lines From Popular Bergen County Restaurant

Business at a popular Bergen County restaurant was disrupted when a tractor-trailer driver making a U-turn ripped down utility lines.

Nellie's Place, 9 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick

Nellie's Place, 9 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick

 Photo Credit: Christopher Roche
The Pace Motor Lines tractor-trailer out of Stratford, CT, ripped the power lines from Nellie's Place on Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick.

The Pace Motor Lines tractor-trailer out of Stratford, CT, ripped the power lines from Nellie's Place on Franklin Turnpike in Waldwick.

 Photo Credit: Boyd A. Loving
The mishap forced Nellie's Place to close for the day. Owner Chris Roche expected to reopen Thursday.

The mishap forced Nellie's Place to close for the day. Owner Chris Roche expected to reopen Thursday.

 Photo Credit: Boyd A. Loving
No injuries were reported.

No injuries were reported.

 Photo Credit: Boyd A. Loving
Jerry DeMarco

No injuries were reported in the 11:45 a.m. crash outside Nellie's Place in Waldwick on Wednesday.

Owner Chris Roche, who was forced to close the popular Franklin Turnpike eatery during the noontime rush, said he expected to reopen on Thursday.

Police and PSE&G responded.

It didn't appear the driver for Pace Motor Lines in Stratford, CT was issued any summonses.

It's nearly two years to the day that an SUV plowed into Nellie's outdoor dining area after the driver fainted following a COVID test.

SEE: Driver Faints After COVID Test, SUV Plows Through Waldwick Eatery's Outdoor Dining Area (VIDEO)

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