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Crash Sparks Power Outage In Greenport
Many in the village were left without power after a truck crashed into a pole, officials say.
GREENPORT, NY — A car crash in Greenport left many without power Thursday afternoon, officials said.
According to Greenport Village Mayor George Hubbard, a truck crashed into an electrical pole on Silvermere Road, sparking the outages just after 3 p.m.
A PSEG Long Island media representative said the crash involved a pole with electrical equipment; a serviceperson was sent to Greenport and was expected to arrive within the hour.
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"Once the damage is assessed, we will work safely and as quickly as possible to repair the damage and restore power," PSE Long Island said.
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