Derby public works truck hits wires, section of road closed

By Register Staff

DERBY — The southern section of Caroline Street had to be closed today so workers could make utility repairs following an accident this morning, police said.
Police Lt. Salvatore Frosceno said a city public works dump truck was dumping debris from Hurricane Irene such as branches in a municipal lot at the time. The body of the truck hit some overhead wires, and pulled a utility pole over, according to Frosceno. The incident happened at about 10 a.m., police said.

Crews remained on the scene into the afternoon, and the road was closed at the junction with Main Street.