Watch as Truck Snaps Utility Pole, Sparks Fire at Busy Toms River Intersection

Toms River, NJ – A truck struck overhead utility wires Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Route 70 and Whitesville Road in Toms River, causing a utility pole to snap and catch fire.

The incident also left live wires draped across at least one vehicle, prompting an emergency response and significant traffic disruptions. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and expect delays for the next several hours as utility crews work to make the intersecti...