Driver Injured After Crashing Into Utility Pole

[Updated] A male driver sustained minor injuries after his car crashed into a utility pole on North Shore Road in Smith’s, resulting in a road closure and traffic diversions.

A police spokesperson said, “There has been a road traffic collision involving a motorcar on North Shore Road just west of the junction with Jennings Road, Smith’s.

“The motorcar was traveling east along North Shore Road, when it struck a utility pole. The male motorcar driver sustained minor injuries in the collision.

“North Shore Road is currently blocked in the area of the collision. Traffic is currently being diverted along Jennings Road and Store Hill.

“Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes to get to their destinations where possible.”

On a related note, shortly after the police statement about this collision, BELCO tweeted, “We are aware of customers in Devonshire, Smith’s and Hamilton Parish experiencing an outage due to a vehicle incident. Our crews are aware and working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.”

Update: A police spokesperson said, “North Shore road has now been reopened to regular traffic flow.

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