Crash In Greenport Knocks Out Power To Some Residents

GREENPORT, NY — A car crash in Greenport led to a power outage for some residents Friday night, officials said.

According to Greenport Village Mayor George Hubbard, the crash took place around 7:40 p.m. on Moores Lane; two poles were taken down in the one-car crash, knocking out power to parts of the village.

Two of the village's seven circuits were out after the crash; the plan, Hubbard said, was to tie two circuits that were out to a third, in order to power those homes without electricity. Power was expected to be restored by 10 p.m. Friday night, the mayor added.

On Saturday, two new poles are slated to be installed; a 10-minute outage should be expected Saturday once the new poles are up to switch back over to the original circuits, Hubbard said

The details of the crash, including whether or not anyone was injured, were not immediately clear.

Power was out in parts of the village including 1st Street, 2nd Street, Main Street and Central Avenue; village crews were headed to the scene to repair the damage, Hubbard said.

Southold Town Police, the Greenport Fire Department and EMTs responded, he said.