A single-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Linden had emergency responders on the scene with two trapped occupants, according to police.
Police responded to the 1100 block of E. St. George Avenue at approximately 8:35 a.m. for a report of a motor vehicle crash.
An investigation revealed that the driver of a 2005 Nissan Altima was traveling eastbound on E. St. George Avenue when the driver lost control of the car and collided with a utility pole.
The pole broke during the crash, causing live electrical wires fall on top of the vehicle. The two occupants, only described as a 46-year-old man and his 6-year-old son, remained inside the car for approximately 45 minutes until PSE&G representatives could shut off the power so they could be removed safely by firefighters.
No injuries were immediately reported on scene.
During the incident a transformer exploded, causing a small electrical fire that was quickly extinguished by Linden FD. E. St. George Ave remains closed in both directions for repairs, which are expected to last several hours and could impact rush hour traffic.
"We are blessed to have a dedicated group of professionals in our Police, Fire, and OEM departments.” said Police Chief Jonathan Parham. “Their efforts were undoubtedly what allowed that this man and his son to walk away from this accident safely.”
The accident remains under investigation, and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Linden Police Department Traffic Bureau at (908) 474-8505.