TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2015
LOPATCONG TOWNSHIP IN WARREN COUNTY, NJ
A plow truck fell into a sinkhole Tuesday morning along a
snow-covered New Jersey road.
The accident happened along Wordsworth Lane in
Lopatcong Township in Warren County as a snowstorm moved out of the area around
7:30 a.m., said Mayor Tom McKay.
Instagram user MRLish456
captured the aftermath on Instagram. The township truck's plow could be seen
dangled above the truck, which was partially emerged in the hole.
The shaken driver of the plow managed to get out
of his vehicle. He was taken to the hospital for observation, said McKay.
The township issued a warning for people to avoid the area. McKay said
it could take hours to remove the truck.
Wordsworth Lane closed
due to a major sinkhole. Please use an alternate route. If you are experiencing
any issues due to the sinkhole, please call the non-emergency number at
908-859-2211. If you are having an emergency, please dial 911.