ATTLEBORO, MA – One person was taken to a hospital following a single-car crash that damaged a utility pole in Attleboro on Tuesday.
According to WJAR10News, the collision happened before 1:45 p.m. on Handy Street near Doral Lane.
Based on what we know so far, it appears a driver of a red Toyota sedan crashed into a utility pole. The impact caused the pole to snap at the base, lean over, and fall on top of live electrical wires.
The driver was fortunately able to exit their vehicle, but was left with non-life-threatening injuries. EMS rushed them to Sturdy Memorial Hospital for treatment.
National Grid responded to the electrical hazards and made the necessary repairs.
Authorities shut down the area and cleared the crash by 2:30 p.m.
Attleboro police have not confirmed what caused the driver to crash their car into the pole.
We will monitor for incoming developments and provide updates once we know more.
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