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Electrical Short From Pipe Backup Shuts Saddle Brook Crowne Plaza Overnight

SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The Saddle Brook Crowne Plaza hotel was shut down for the night Wednesdasy after a second floor sewerage backup leaked onto electrical panels in the lobby, authorities said.

Saddle Brook Crowne Plaza

Saddle Brook Crowne Plaza

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Jerry DeMarco

Roughly 150 guests were transferred to other hotels, with assistance from police, Police Chief Robert Kugler told Daily Voice.

PSE&G responded and temporarily shut the power, he said.

Building managers were assessing what needed to be done, the chief said.

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