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Garbage Truck knocks down two telephone phones

Approximately 1,500 residents in the area were initial effected

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received multiple 911 phone calls reporting a single vehicle accident involving a garbage truck on Dafrack Drive on Friday, January 13 at 7:37 a.m. It was reported that the accident broke two telephone poles and caused the utility lines to lay on the ground. Responding Police units and the Lake Hiawatha Fire Department secured the area and a reverse notification was sent to area residents warning of the live power lines that were laying on the ground. JCP&L immediately responded to the scene and de-energized the power lines.

Approximately 1,500 residents in the area were initially effected, but repairs have begun and the outage current effects approximately 150 residents. Repairs should be completed by midnight. Residents needing assistance due to the power outage can access the Parsippany Community Center.

Initial findings found that the body of the garbage truck became entangled in the utility lines causing them to fall to the ground along with breaking two telephone poles. Traffic Investigator, Patrol Officer Paul Levi is currently investigating the incident and anyone information is asked to contact (973) 263-4336.

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Frank L. Cahill
Frank L. Cahill
Publisher of Parsippany Focus since 1989 and Morris Focus since 2019, both covering a wide range of events. Mr. Cahill serves as the Executive Board Member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, Governor-Elect NJ District Kiwanis International and Chairman of Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Board.
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