Close Call! Dump Truck Snags LIVE Wires in Elmwood Park—Driver Escapes Electrocution!
photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook page
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Elmwood Park, NJ | October 14, 2025 – Tuesday morning saw a harrowing incident on Main Avenue in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, where a routine work day nearly turned deadly. An alert dump truck driver miraculously escaped serious injury or electrocution after the raised bed of his vehicle snagged a series of live electric and communication cables.
The incident occurred near 130 Main Avenue and prompted a large-scale emergency response that quickly shut down the area and disrupted services for local residents and businesses.
The Scene: High-Voltage Danger
In the early hours of Tuesday, October 14th, the dump truck’s operator was conducting work when the vehicle’s hydraulic bed made contact with the overhead lines. These were not just phone or cable wires; the entanglement involved live electric cables, creating an immediate and life-threatening danger.
Quick action and awareness by the driver, who stayed safely inside the cab, were crucial in avoiding a potentially fatal situation.
Emergency Services and Utility Response
The Elmwood Park Police Department and the Elmwood Park Fire Department rapidly secured the scene. Recognizing the extreme danger posed by the live wires, they immediately coordinated with utility providers.
Technicians from all affected electric and communication companies were dispatched to the site to safely de-energize the lines and begin the complex process of disentanglement and repair. This multi-agency effort was essential to ensure the safety of the public and the driver.
Service Disruption in Elmwood Park
As a direct result of the incident, a number of nearby homes and businesses in the Main Avenue corridor experienced significant electric and communication service disruptions. Crews worked diligently throughout the day to repair the damaged infrastructure and restore power and connectivity to all affected customers as quickly as possible.
This event is a critical reminder for all commercial vehicle operators to be keenly aware of overhead clearances and potential hazards, especially in congested areas.
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