Truck Slams Into Utility Pole in Newington

Stoddard Avenue is closed between Main and Lloyd streets in Newington after a pickup truck lost control and slammed into a utility pole, splitting the pole and pushing it onto a string of overhead power lines.

Footage from the scene shows the severed pole balanced precariously on the front end of the truck. Crews from Connecticut Light & Power are working to remove the pole and make repairs.

Police at the scene said the driver was not hurt. Authorities expect the road to stay closed for a while.

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