News: At least 1 hurt as vehicle hits power pole in Tacoma’s South End

PIERCE COUNTY, WA — A vehicle collided with a power pole late Monday night in Tacoma’s South End neighborhood, resulting in minor injuries, according to the Tacoma Police Department.

The incident occurred on Pacific Avenue between South 72nd Street and South 76th Street, near the Fred Meyer store. It was first reported by the TPD at 10:23 p.m.

Officials did not say what led up to the wreck, but the impact downed power lines in the area.

A span of Pacific Avenue was expected to remain closed in both directions, for several hours, as Tacoma Police investigated and Tacoma Public Utilities crew members worked on repairs.

Traffic advisory! Pacific Avenue is shut down both directions between S. 72 St. & S. 76 St. for a vehicle vs power pole minor injury accident. Power lines are down and @MyTPU is working on repairs. This closure is expected to last several hours. Please use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/49Ifw7YCIQ

— Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) February 21, 2023

By 11:57 p.m., the road was reported reopened to traffic.

Pacific Avenue is back open. Thank you for your patience.

— Tacoma Police Department (@TacomaPD) February 21, 2023

Authorities have not confirmed the number of people injured at this time.

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