Traffic & Transit

Crash Heavily Damages Car, Downs Pole, Closes Roadway In Delco

Officials advised the public to avoid the area on Palmers Mill Road.

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — A portion of Palmers Mill Road is closed after a crash that snapped a utility pole, officials said Wednesday afternoon.

The crash happened by Lakeview Drive. Rose Tree Fire Company in Media shared a photo from the scene, where a heavily damaged vehicle snapped the pole, which fell onto wires.

There was no immediate word of any injuries.

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Palmers Mill Road is closed at Lakeview Drive, officials said around 12:30 p.m.

"Please avoid the area and use alternate routes while emergency crews operate on scene," Rose Tree Fire Company said.

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