Crime & Safety

Susquehanna Road Section Closed For Downed Power Line

Authorities said that an Abington Township intersection is closed Sunday until PECO can fix a pole struck in an accident. See where below.

Abington Township authorities said a section of Susquehanna Road is closed Sunday due to a downed power line and utility pole.
Abington Township authorities said a section of Susquehanna Road is closed Sunday due to a downed power line and utility pole. (Patch Graphics)

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — A section of Susquehanna Road is closed Sunday morning due to an accident that downed power lines, authorities said.

The McKinley Fire Company is out with the Abington Township Police Department Sunday morning with an accident at Susquehanna Road and Marie Road involving a single vehicle into a pole.

Due to the damage and power lines down, Susquehanna Road is closed at the intersection until PECO can mitigate the issue. There was no timetable given for when the road will be reopened.

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Authorities also warn drivers to be careful due to icy roads on Sunday morning.

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