Traffic & Transit
Crash Takes Down Electrical Pole, Sparks Power Outage In Upper Merion
Power is out for many local residents after a crash Monday morning.
UPPER MERION, PA — A vehicle crash took down a power pole in Upper Merion on Monday morning, leading to a road closure and power outages.
The incident occurred at about 7:58 a.m. on West Beidler Road.
It's not clear what caused the crash or how many vehicles were involved. The roadway was shut down between Vandenberg Boulevard and Geerdes Boulevard.
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PECO crews are on the scene repairing the pole. Dozens of local residents are without power.
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