NJ Transit bus crashes into utility pole on Thanksgiving in South Jersey

Thursday morning, November 27, NJ Transit bus hit Cinnaminson power pole. Firefighters reported the Broad Street and Taylors Lane accident around 9:45 a.m.

Fortunately, the bus was empty and the driver ok. The bus and pole suffered major damage. The bus may have hit a pole. Emergency and utility teams cleaned up for five hours, blocking traffic. Volunteers, Cinnaminson, and Delran firefighters maintained traffic and crowds during utility repairs.

Unknown cause of crash. Police are investigating driver mistakes, road conditions, and mechanical issues.

This disaster exposed old public transit’s dangers. The lengthy Broad Street closure alerted neighbors and workers to a major transit vehicle crash that could worsen traffic.

Region officials will advise vehicles to avoid utility equipment repairs and removal.

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Officials say NJ Transit cars hitting Cinnaminson poles cause significant damage.
Thanksgiving saw a NJ Transit bus hit a South Jersey post.