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Power Largely Restored as Phillipsburg Maps Sinkholes After Truck Collapse

Officials are using ground-penetrating radar to locate voids before resuming full repairs.

Overview

  • Phillipsburg remains under a local state of emergency after two roadway collapses near Summit Avenue and Lewis Street this week.
  • A dump truck delivering asphalt fell into the second sinkhole on Tuesday, the driver was treated on scene, and the vehicle remains lodged as crews limit work for safety.
  • Electricity has been restored to affected homes, water service is back on Lewis Street, and Summit Avenue currently has no water or gas service.
  • Eight homes have been deemed unsafe and evacuated, with displaced residents housed and warming centers opened by local agencies.
  • Radar surveys have identified multiple underground voids near sidewalks and homes, and authorities urge people to avoid the area and report any sudden roadway changes.