Vehicle Slams Into Utility Pole Causing Power Outages In Montebello

This story has been updated.

The driver of the overturned vehicle escaped with minor injuries, police said.
Photo Credit: *Ramapo Police*

A look at the downed pole.
Photo Credit: *Ramapo Police*

Route 202 in Montebello between Mayer Drive and Viola Road.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps*

Road closure
Photo Credit: *Ramapo Police*

Daily Voice

10/09/2016 11:29 a.m.

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A crash involving an overturned vehicle has resulted in a downed utility pole, some power outages and the closure of a stretch of Route 202 in Montebello on Sunday morning.

The vehicle went off the roadway and hit a telephone pole with the pole and downed wires blocking the roadway at the intersection of Copeland Drive, Ramapo Police said. The closure is between Mayer Drive and Viola Road.

The driver suffered very minor injuries, according to police.

Orange and Rockland Utility Company is on the scene and advising that the road will be closed throughout the afternoon.

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