HUDSON COUNTY, New Jersey (WABC) -- A truck crash in North Bergen on Monday caused a ripple of unfortunate events.
At around 9:45 p.m., officials say the tractor trailer hit a pole, taking down power lines and subsequently closing Route 1 and 9.
The downed power lines set the rig nearby on fire. About 53 local residents lost power.
Officials say the truck also crashed into the side of a vacant home. No injuries were reported.
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