Tree Down on Wires Blocks Road in Far Hills


A tree has fallen onto power lines, causing road blockage at Black River Road. Emergency teams are responding to clear the area.
Audio|Source: Somerset County and Franklin Twp
02:41
Transcript:
I'm counting from G63. I'm counting from Chief 63. Can you dispatch us to (name withheld) Black River Road tree down with wires? Are you on scene? Momentarily. I'll be there. From the intersection of South Bridge Street and South Street 85-year-old. South Bridge Street and South Street for the 85-year-old female with handpane for a motor vehicle accident. 1519. You can put me out. There's no poles. The wire is... The tree is on the wires, one wire is down, and they're ready for a poll number? Let me know. Go ahead with your poll number? NJ, 1272, BDR. That's New Jersey, 1272, Bravo, Delta, Romeo. That's a firm. And can you get Ben, Mr. DPW to close the road at McCann Mill and Southfield Drive, please? Where is it? If you're responding to the tech call, what's early? Very soon. Your tree crew to cut the tree. not Big Tree, and their best access is probably Lamington Road.
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Location mentioned:
Near Black River Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931
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