Vehicle crashes into utility pole, prompts power outages in East Providence

  • Source: WJAR-TV NBC 10 Providence
  • Published: 05/14/2024 12:00 AM

PHOTOS: East Providence police said a vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Monday evening. Police said the crash happened near 200 Forbes St. East Providence Fire Battalion Chief Joe Crowshaw said they were called to a report of a car crash at around 8:10 p.m. Two vehicles were involved and the cars sustained heavy damage, Crowshaw said. One car had two people and the other car had three people. The vehicle with three people inside crashed into the utility pole. According to fire crews, wires were taken down from impact, causing trees and the car to catch fire. Crowshaw said two people from a nearby house helped pull people from burning vehicles. Power outages were reported in the Riverside section of the city. Officials said speed was a factor as the cars had heavy damage.



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