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Garbage Truck Knocks Out Power in Levittown

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Tom Sofield

A garbage truck knocked out electric service to more than 115 customers in Bristol Township’s Levittown section Tuesday afternoon.

Credit: Ugur Gencer/Submitted
Credit: Ugur Gencer/Submitted

According to officials from PECO, a garbage truck driving on Mill Drive snagged Verizon lines. The Verizon lines then pulled down electric lines and snapped a pole around 12:10 p.m.

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Spokesman Greg Smore said PECO crews were dispatched to the scene and began their efforts to restore electric service. Power was reported to be restored to the area around 2 p.m.

First responders also were called to the scene. Bristol Township Fire Police blocked traffic until the snapped pole was replaced.

Credit: Maria Ann/Submitted
Credit: Maria Ann/Submitted

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Tom Sofield

Tom Sofield

Tom Sofield has covered news in Bucks County for 16 years for both newspaper and online publications. Tom’s reporting has appeared locally, nationally, and internationally across several mediums. He is proud to report on news in the county where he lives and to have created a reliable publication that the community deserves.