Crime & Safety
Crash Closes Route 9 In Toms River
Route 9 is closed in both directions as a result of the crash, the Ocean County Sheriff's Office said.
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Route 9 is closed in both directions in Toms River on Monday afternoon after a crash that brought down a utility pole, authorities said.
The closure is from Silverton Road to Riverwood Road, the Ocean County Sheriff's Office said in an alert.
The utility pole is blocking both lanes, according to the state Department of Transportation's 511nj.org.
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There was no information immediately available about the crash. \
Drivers should avoid the area.
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