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Car crashes into power pole on Route 35 in Standish

A section of Route 35 in Standish will be closed for an extended period of time after a car crashed into a utility pole, authorities said. A dispatcher with the Cumberland County Regional Communications Center said the Friday morning crash occurred in the area of ​​201 Bonny Eagle Road. Police at the scene told Maine's Total Coverage that a car left the road and struck a utility pole, bringing down the pole and power lines. Police say the driver of the car may have suffered a medical emergency. Police determined the driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash. Central Maine Power has been notified of the crash so a crew can replace the damaged utility pole. Click here to view current traffic conditions.

STANDISH, Maine —

Authorities say a section of Route 35 in Standish will be closed for an extended period of time after a car crashed into a utility pole.

A dispatcher with the Cumberland County Regional Communications Center said the Friday morning accident occurred in the area of ​​201 Bonny Eagle Road.

Police at the scene told Maine newspaper Total Coverage that a car left the road and struck a power pole, bringing down the pole and power lines.

According to police, the driver of the car may have suffered a medical emergency. Police determined that the driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the accident.

Central Maine Power has been notified of the accident so a crew can replace the damaged power pole.

Click here to view the current traffic situation.

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