A vehicle collided with a light pole at the intersection of State Route 89 and Pine Street in Tahoma, CA, today, resulting in the pole snapping and sparking power lines. The incident occurred around 8:14 PM when the vehicle struck the pole, causing significant damage. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
Emergency services quickly responded to the scene to manage the situation. The snapping of the light pole raised concerns about the power lines, which were reported to be sparking. To ensure public safety, precautionary measures were taken. A tow truck was called to remove the damaged vehicle from the area.
By 8:34 PM, authorities confirmed that the situation was under control, and additional support was requested to address the power line concerns. The tow truck successfully picked up the vehicle, and by 9:37 PM, the area was being monitored for any further developments.
Traffic in the vicinity may have been affected due to the emergency response and the presence of the tow truck. However, the situation was managed without further incident, allowing for the safe restoration of normal traffic flow in Tahoma, CA.