Transformer explosion blocks lane at Sparta and Andover, Sparta Township NJ
A transformer exploded at the intersection of Sparta Avenue and Andover Road, causing wires to fall onto the roadway. One lane is blocked, and traffic is being directed around the obstruction.
Audio|Source: Sussex County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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All right, C4106, Sparta Ave, Andover Road reported a transformer that popped and wires down in the roadway.
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Happy.
00:20
We've got a walk-in.
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Let me see.
00:29
Let me see.
00:36
How many kind of you got down, that's the side of a mountain?
00:44
Six.
00:52
Thank you. Also, be advised, probably out of the top of this off, so we're going to remain in a position.
00:58
Thank you.
01:04
This is. I'll be clear. I'll be heading to seven-hickory.
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Go.
01:12
The wire is going to be blocking a lane of travel at the intersection of Sparta Ave and Andover Road.
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Between toll numbers, NJ252 ST and NJ 253 ST,
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I have traffic going around right now.
01:29
All right, it's a lane on Sparta Ave or Ava Road that's closed.
01:38
Great lane on Sparta Ave.
01:44
Okay, it's four is all the out.
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Location mentioned:
Andover Rd & Sparta Ave, Sparta, NJ 07871
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