traffic accident with downed pole closes intersection, Summit NJ
A traffic accident near Ashwood Avenue and Morris Avenue caused a downed pole to block the intersection. The road is closed while public works remove the pole. Portable stop signs have been placed to control the intersection, which is monitored for pedestrian safety near nearby schools and work crews.
Audio|Source: Summit Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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From that intersection is to be closed for a while.
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DPW is on scene.
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They're attempting to remove the pole from those streets.
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However, the roadway is not going to be opened due to the accident here.
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Also, if you can make a note in the CAD, portable stop signs are deployed at Ashwood Avenue and Morris Avenue on both sides.
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It's now a controlled intersection.
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Also quite technically monitoring that and the pedestrian traffic due to the schools,
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along with the work crew.
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So he's going to be stuck on that scene for a while.
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