Crime & Safety

Section of Matawan Rd. Near Parkway North Exit 120 Closed

Police closed the roadway while firefighters doused a small transformer fire with water

The Old Bridge Township Police Department blocked off a section of Matawan Road near Parkway North exit 120 Tuesday shortly before 5 p.m. for a transformer fire on a telephone pole.

Firefighters from the Old Bridge Township Fire Department worked to dause the small fire while drivers were redirected.

It is unclear at this time what caused the fire or when the road will be reopened.

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