A one-vehicle accident on W. Water Street in Hellertown–near the Water Street Plaza shopping center–damaged a utility pole and closed the road between Main and Front streets late Tuesday evening.
The crash closed West Water Street between Main and Front streets in Hellertown.
According to eyewitnesses who contributed photos from the scene, following the accident the pole was leaning to one side and wires were dangling.
One witness reported that the female driver of the vehicle–a Jeep or SUV which ended up on its side–was removed from the scene in handcuffs via police car.
Eyewitnesses said there did not appear to be any serious injuries as a result of the wreck.
Neighbors reported no loss of power or telephone service as a result of the crash, which police are investigating.
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